Technician – Autonomous Vehicle Build

Job overview

The Technician – Autonomous Vehicle Build role is onsite in Fremont, CA. The stated salary range is $95,000–$125,000 per year. The technician supports PlusAI, a company developing AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. The role builds and integrates vehicle components and systems, then helps engineering teams identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues. Careful testing, troubleshooting, and documentation support the development and evaluation of autonomous vehicles.

What you'll do

• Help fabricate components and build harnesses
• integrate sensors, compute, and harnesses onto vehicles. Work with engineering teams to resolve mechanical and electrical issues, maintain lab safety and organization, integrate electrical and structural systems, document tests and inspections, and diagnose test setup errors and failures. Travel to support internal and external testing plans as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technician

autonomous vehicles

vehicle build

mechanical fabrication

wiring harnesses

sensor integration

electrical systems

testing and inspections

fremont ca

plusai

$95,000–$125,000/year

machine shop experience

hand and power tools

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages, competitive benefits package, and 401(k) plan.

Why this role

Hands-on autonomous truck build work combines mechanical fabrication, wiring harness construction, sensor and compute integration, and test support.

About the employer

PlusAI is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.