The Role The
Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, performance, and operational readiness of Wayve's autonomous vehicle fleet. From routine servicing and diagnostics to urgent repairs and vehicle readiness for high-visibility events, technicians ensure our fleet remains in peak condition to support testing, demonstrations, and real-world deployment.
Reporting to the Fleet Service Manager, this hands-on role requires strong mechanical knowledge, the ability to work with modern diagnostic systems, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. Working closely with engineering, drivers, and operations teams, you'll help keep autonomy moving forward, every single day.
Key responsibilities:- Routine & Preventative Maintenance - Execute scheduled servicing and inspections per manufacturer and internal guidelines.
- Mechanical & Electrical Fault Resolution - Diagnose and repair a wide range of issues using OEM documentation and advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Vehicle Readiness for Demonstrations - Ensure vehicles meet high standards of cleanliness, reliability, and functionality for public-facing use.
- Workshop Safety & Compliance - Adhere to safety best practices, risk assessments, and regulations.
- Repair Documentation & Tracking - Accurately record faults found, actions taken, and parts used using digital tools.
- Feedback into Fleet Performance - Communicate recurring issues or improvement ideas to the Fleet Service Manager and Field Engineering teams.
- Customer-Facing Communication - Engage with fleet drivers to resolve issues they report and ensure a positive operational experience.
About you In order to set you up for success as a Fleet Servicing and Maintenance Technician at Wayve, we're looking for the following skills and experience.
Essential - Relevant qualifications in automotive servicing, diagnostics and repairs
- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in an automotive servicing or fleet environment.
- Strong diagnostics capability using OEM or third-party diagnostic equipment.
- Familiarity with mechanical and bodywork repairs using OEM repair manuals.
- Competent with computer systems for tracking and recording maintenance tasks (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Comfortable interacting with engineers, operations staff, and drivers.
- Strong understanding of workshop safety and compliance standards.
- US driving license.
Desirable:- Experience working with vehicles equipped with ADAS or autonomous technology.
- Understanding of AV fleet operational needs in a high-uptime environment.
- Passion for emerging mobility technologies and willingness to learn new systems.
This role is a
Shift Based full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $90,000 to $100,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
