Job Application for Vehicle Electrical Integration Technician at Kodiak

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Integration Technician who is highly motivated, familiar with complex systems and has experience working cross functionally with operations and engineering teams.

In this role, you will:

Troubleshoot and debug issues in the field, and trace failures to correct subsystems
Develop and perform corrective and preventative actions for top failure modes
Hands-on work with mechanical, electrical, and software systems to diagnose, repair, and root cause issues seen across our fleet.
Maintain, repair and upfit mechanical, electrical and software systems to contribute and improve to fleet-wide uptime
Lead and support engineering test activities by applying engineering practices, principles, and various analysis tools to achieve performance targets and standards
Provide feedback and inspect hardware quality at various levels and resolve manufacturing/build issues.
Create and review documentation such as drawings, schematics, build instructions, and incoming hardware quality tests/checks

What you'll bring:

Strong technical background. 5+ years of experience as a technician in the autonomous, automotive, aerospace or related industry.
You are confident with automotive electronics and are familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet, CAN, LIN, 100BASE-T1.
Experience with electrical/harnessing standards and manufacturing.
Strong verbal and written communication.
You are just as comfortable with a wrench as a keyboard.
You have a deep understanding of manufacturing processes for both low and high volume production.
Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Willingness to work in a traditional shop setting or outdoors in all weather conditions during the day/night
Ability and willingness to climb ladders, stand, crouch, kneel and generally maneuver as required to repair mechanical and electrical equipment in, on, and around trucks.

Bonus skills:

Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or Matlab.
Experience and knowledge around instrumentation using a wide variety of sensors (strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, etc).

What we offer:

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
Fidelity 401(k)
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

Actual salary ranges will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

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