Service Engineering Technician

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Service Engineering Technician to join our team.

This role will be focused on developing and validating a variety of complex repair strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally throughout our hardware organization, including our Systems, Reliability, Vehicle Integration and Fleet Operations teams to troubleshoot and upgrade Aurora Driver components.

• This position requires great attention to detail, excellent cross-team communication, documentation, and a solid diagnostic foundation.
• Must be comfortable solving difficult challenges, ready to roll up the sleeves to expedite repairs, and have a constant eye for quality.
• Must have experience using OEM diagnostic tools, methodologies, and a logical troubleshooting approach.

In this role, you will

• Work closely with Vehicle Operations, Software, and Hardware performing diagnostics, test-plans, and vehicle upgrades.
• Perform maintenance on complex mechanical and electrical components.
• Document and communicate findings through internal processes
• Take ownership and escalate data or findings when appropriate
• Perform quality service and repair, work cross-functionally, and bring a can-do team spirit.
• Maintain a clean and professional workspace.
• Capable of balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude: Assemble or build parts or jigs for prototypes, proficiency with mechanical fabrication (drill press, saws, hand tools, etc.).
• Testing procedures: Build and setup test rigs for mechanical and/or electrical tests across multiple teams (Hardware, Systems, Devs...etc.).
• Provides feedback, creates and implements processes and suggestions to new and/or improved workshop standards, protocols, and processes.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3- 6 years OEM Technician Experience
• At least 1-3 years AV and or Electric Vehicle experience
• Solid diagnostics chops
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic workshop etiquette, provide verbal and writing communication across all teams (No jerks)
• Prior experience with JIRA

Desirable Qualifications

• Direct manufacturing and prototyping experience a bonus
• Prior experience working with autonomous vehicles
• Experience with CAN bus issues

Pay and benefits

The hourly wage range for this position is $35.75 - $51.75 per hour. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for benefits.

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together - all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.

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Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

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