Autonomous Technician Ann Arbor, MI

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.
A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners.
Now a part of the Daimler family , we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.
Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.

Meet the Team

The Autonomy Technician supports the integration and maintenance of Torc’sself-driving software with our test vehicles. Providing direct test support, reviewing logs and maintenance histories, referencing manufacturers manuals and specifications, inspections, diagnosing and repairing parts and problems, and supporting engineers to analyze and solve complex problems.

What You’ll Do

Works as a team member with engineers, technicians, and field personnel on tests or R&D projects.

Reviewing logs and maintenance histories, referencing manufacturers manuals and specifications, and other information to analyze, diagnose and repair parts, compatibility issues, and problems.

Inspecting and documenting component installations, maintenance, repairs and replacements.

Provide time and parts estimates as needed, understanding safety and sense of urgency for vehicle turnaround. Ensuring each vehicle is operable and safe in conjunction with the Operational Safety Engineer.

Maintain Torc’s test vehicles

Maximize availability of BCB test vehicles for software integration testing

Ensure necessary base vehicle service is performed

Perform calibrations, and other AD kit maintenance as needed

Troubleshoot, track, and resolve AD kit component reliability issues

Coordinate sensor replacement, RMA’s, and repairs

Assist with vehicle readiness by fueling etc.

Perform AD kit updates as needed

Install new sensors and/or hardware (may require some small-scale fabrication)

Deploy software as needed prior to test execution

Support tracking of vehicle usage and availability metrics

Support system integration testing as a Test Conductor

Assists managers and procurement specialists to ensure adequate parts, fluids, materials, and supplies inventory levels are maintained at site and equipment locations.

Maintain a secure, safe, clean, and healthy work environment.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Experience with automotive or heavy machinery service and repair, including complex electrical systems

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and diagnose vehicle or machinery problems and use general shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools.

Efficient use of a computer to create and respond appropriately to communications, and record observations and assist with data collection or troubleshooting

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations for compliance including OSHA and other shop safety practices. A respect for safety

Energetic and self-motivated with the ability to work in a cooperative, rapidly changing team setting with aggressive goals and challenging timelines.

Demonstrates technical aptitude and consistent high-quality workmanship, and takes pride in work maintaining standards.

Able to follow process with attention to detail, ensuring consistency in execution

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build trust and strong relationships, effectively create reports and relate data, and communicate to a diverse workforce.

Ability to communicate clearly about technical subjects to multiple audiences

Strong time management and organizational skills to plan, develop, and maintain programs and initiatives simultaneously.

Ability to ethically handle…