Vehicle Hardware & Software Technician
- Pay
- $27 – $30 per hour
- Location
- Little Falls Township, NJ
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
As part of the testing team, technician will be responsible to execute testing and instrumentation activities as regards Chassis, Active Safety and Durability programs. The role requires someone highly organized, objectively-focused, and with ability to manage their own daily routine.
Core Responsibilities
- The technician should be able to: Perform routine vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance
- Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and basic software-facing systems
- Support hardware and software retrofit activity as needed
- Document issues, work performed, parts used, and vehicle readiness status clearly
- Communicate identified issues, repair status, and support needs to operations and support teams
- Help return vehicles to deployment-ready status as quickly and safely as possible
- Follow established safety procedures and use sound judgment while supporting fleet operations
Minimum Qualifications
The technician does not need to be a fully developed autonomous vehicle specialist on day one. The minimum expected baseline is:
- Automotive or electromechanical technician foundation
- Experience performing inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Ability to work across mechanical and electrical vehicle systems
- Basic Linux familiarity, including terminal navigation and ability to review logs or error outputs
- Clear documentation habits and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Safe work practices and sound operational judgment
- Travel availability
Preferred Qualifications
The following are valuable, but should not prevent hiring if the minimum baseline is met:
- ASE or OEM technician certifications
- ADAS or sensor calibration experience
- Exposure to LiDAR, radar, cameras, or embedded computer systems
- EV, AV, depot, fleet, or R&D vehicle experience
- Familiarity with tools such as Slack, Jira, Google Suite, or similar systems
- Experience supporting vehicle retrofits, updates, or field issue resolution
Job Functions
- Must be able to stand, walk up and down hills, bend, kneel, sit for lengthy periods, and use hands for various functions such as typing and using various hand tools.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time.
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours. Mandatory overtime and weekends may be required
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
- Passionate of the automotive world.
- Willingness to travel and hour adaptability, including weekends.
- Committed with strong service orientation.
- Possess a valid California driver's license
- Travel availability
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Some weekends
About the Company
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.
At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services' portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.
If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
From Applus IDIADA's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Vehicle Hardware & Software Technician posting at Applus IDIADA states compensation of $27 – $30 per hour. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Applus IDIADA's official career site.
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