About the Team
AVRIDE is an autonomous driving company with the mission to make transportation safer and more efficient through cutting-edge technology. We hold a unique position in the market, developing self-driving taxis and delivery robots. Our delivery robot division already has production in the US and Japan. Our team consists of highly talented engineers with extensive expertise. Joining us means diving into a startup atmosphere and making a significant impact on the company's results and the autonomous industry as a whole.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineer at Avride, you will ensure the smooth setup, maintenance, and scaling of our autonomous vehicle fleet across global sites. You’ll provide remote and hands-on support, diagnose and repair mechanical and electronic systems, manage inventory systems, and guide local teams through technical challenges. This role requires adaptability, deep technical expertise, and the ability to support experimental systems in a fast-paced, international environment.
What You'll Do
• Provide remote support to engineers across multiple locations and time zones, addressing technical challenges and ensuring operational consistency.
• Assist in setting up new locations, including sourcing, purchasing, and configuring necessary equipment.
• Manage company web-based databases for inventory tracking and version control of autonomous vehicles.
• Oversee the assembly and expansion of the autonomous fleet, including providing remote guidance to engineers at other locations.
• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on autonomous vehicles, including consultations for teams at remote sites.
• Service and repair built-in vehicle components, such as sensors, network equipment, and computing systems.
• Work with experimental mechanical and electronic modules, including installing, modifying, and testing new systems.
• Conduct repairs on mechanical and electrical components at the element level, including SMD and BGA soldering.
• Fabricate and maintain vehicle wiring systems to ensure operational integrity.
• Rapidly adapt to experimental systems and tools, ensuring effective integration into workflows and supporting team operations.
• Train team members in the use of newly integrated tools and technologies, fostering knowledge sharing and efficiency across the team.
What You'll Need
• At least 10 years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer or similar.
• At least 10 years working with electronics repairing including SMD and BGA soldering.
• At least 3 years working with car repairing;
• Expertise in diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems of vehicles, proficiency in electrical diagnostics, repairs, and schematic reading.
• Experience working with different operating systems, including Linux, iOS, and Windows, skills in configuring and maintaining network equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints, familiarity with working on 3D models for design and prototyping tasks, assembling of prototypes using 3D models only.
• Hands-on experience with manual, electrical, and hydraulic crimping tools, as well as pneumatic tools, capability to use precision measurement tools for diagnostics and fabrication.
• Proven ability to quickly learn and integrate new mechanical and electronic systems, coupled with the capability to train others in their use.
• Demonstrating problem-solving ability in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams in international settings.
Nice to Have
Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.
