Automotive Service Technician (Contract)

The role

You will provide electric and hybrid vehicle mechanical maintenance and support as part of the Service Operations team. You will also perform independent project tasks and collaborate with internal customers and team members.

What you will do

• Maintain and repair a growing fleet of hybrid and electric vehicles
• Accurately document all findings and track time accordingly
• Diagnose issues using supplied hardware and software combinations
• Communicate with cross functioning teams on electrical and electronic systems and autonomous control systems
• Follow documented work instructions completely and accurately
• Validate DAT, ADAS, AV and EV systems functionality
• Work in small teams as needed to complete any engineering requirements
• Track inventory of the location's parts and supplies
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two (2) years of employment experience
• Experience working on vehicles professionally
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to meet Latitude AI’s minimum driving record requirements
• Ability to meet Latitude’s Vehicle Operator safety screening requirements, including drug screening and criminal background checks
• Ability to stand, sit, talk, and hear
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
• Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Nice to have

• Garage experience
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar
• Knowledge of Google Suite programs including Documents, Sheets and Gmail
• Able to create, modify, and install wiring systems and harnesses
• Experience with the function, installation, repair, and replacement of autonomous vehicles or active safety equipment
• Experience with flashing and re-flashing automotive control modules and CAN (Controller Area Network) bus operation
• Familiar with vehicle integration software and data collection
• Familiar with the use of oscilloscope or picoscope

Before you apply

• Motor Vehicle Record background checks conducted prior to hire and periodically thereafter
• Drug screening and criminal background checks conducted prior to hire and periodically thereafter

About the company

Latitude AI is a Ford Motor Company subsidiary that develops automated driving technology. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.