Applus IDIADA
automotive
VehicleHardware&SoftwareTechnician
“Vehicle Hardware & Software Technician at Applus IDIADA. Skills: Vehicle maintenance, Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Mechanical systems, Electrical systems. Perform vehicle inspections. Perform vehicle diagnostics”
What You'll Achieve.
Return vehicles to deployment-ready status quickly and safely
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot issues; Sound judgment
Stand for lengthy periods, Walk up and down hills, Bend for lengthy periods, Kneel for lengthy periods, Sit for lengthy periods, Use hands for typing, Use hands for hand tools, Work in all weather conditions, Work for long periods of time, Flexible schedule, Work extended hours, Mandatory overtime, Mandatory weekends, Lift 40 lbs, Willingness to travel, Hour adaptability, Possess a valid California driver’s license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Automotive or electromechanical technician foundation, Experience performing inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting, Ability to work across mechanical and electrical vehicle systems, Basic Linux familiarity, Clear documentation habits, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Safe work practices, Sound operational judgment, Travel availability
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
Perform vehicle inspections
Perform vehicle diagnostics
Perform vehicle maintenance
Troubleshoot mechanical issues
Troubleshoot electrical issues
Troubleshoot software issues
Support hardware retrofit
Support software retrofit
Document work performed
Document vehicle readiness
Communicate identified issues
Communicate repair status
Communicate support needs
Return vehicles to deployment-ready status
Follow safety procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate with operations teams; Communicate with support teams
Communication Scope
Clear documentation habits; Attention to detail; Communication skills; Communicate identified issues; Communicate repair status; Communicate support needs
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