Waabi

Vehicle Reliability Engineer - Night Shift

Waabi • $95K — $115K *
Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or similar with a troubleshooting focus on complex vehicle systems
  • Proficient in Linux systems and command-line diagnostics
  • Strong understanding of computer networking fundamentals
  • Experienced in CAN bus diagnostics and automotive diagnostic tools
  • Capable of strong data analysis using spreadsheets or scripting
  • Excellent communication skills for documentation and collaboration
  • Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Quickly diagnose vehicle issues during testing and road operations
  • Utilize technical knowledge to resolve hardware and software failures
  • Implement temporary fixes to keep vehicles operational
  • Log and document vehicle issues using diagnostic systems
  • Provide detailed reports with reproduction steps and recommendations
  • Collaborate on root cause analyses with cross-functional teams
  • Recommend process improvements for vehicle reliability

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity awards
  • Health and wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid parental, medical, and family care leave
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Retirement savings plans like 401(k) or RRSP options
  • Health savings account contributions
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals when in-office
  • Regular team building and social events
  • Evolving benefits tailored to specific locations
Full Job Description
You will...
  • Quickly identify and diagnose issues that arise during vehicle testing and on-road operations.
  • Utilize deep technical knowledge of both hardware and software to address failures and anomalies.
  • Implement documented temporary fixes or workarounds to keep vehicles operational while permanent solutions are developed.
  • Ensure that every applied workaround maintains safety and performance standards.
  • Rigorously log, track, and document all vehicle issues using robust diagnostic and issue-tracking systems.
  • Provide detailed reports that include reproduction steps, diagnostic data, and recommended actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams-spanning software, hardware, and operations-to conduct thorough root cause analyses on recurring issues.
  • Translate technical data and observations into actionable insights for long-term system improvements.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements and preventive measures to enhance overall vehicle reliability.
  • Participate in both pre-test and post-test evaluations, ensuring vehicles are test-ready and that any issues are promptly addressed.
  • Serve as the technical point of contact during vehicle testing
  • Identify opportunities to streamline troubleshooting protocols, automate diagnostic routines, and improve data capture methods to boost operational efficiency.
  • Experience with continuous improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies. Experience with established methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, or FMEA) to support the responsibility of conducting thorough root cause analyses on recurring issues.
  • Functional Safety or Reliability Standards Experience in order to maintain vehicle uptime and safety. Experience maintaining and managing automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, UL 4600), hardware reliability standards, and/or formal quality management systems would be beneficial.
  • Travel required 10%

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or a related industry with a focus on troubleshooting complex vehicle systems.
  • Proficient with Linux-based systems and command-line diagnostics.
  • Solid understanding of computer networking fundamentals.
  • Experienced in CAN bus diagnostics and the use of automotive diagnostic tools.
  • Strong data analysis capabilities with familiarity in using spreadsheets or scripting languages
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to document technical issues clearly and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or related field) or equivalent hands-on experience.

Shift Hours:
  • Current shift hours at 11pm to 7:30am and subject to change to support business needs.


Perks/Benefits:

Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Competitive compensation and equity awards.
  • Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
  • Generous PTO Policy.
  • Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
  • Health savings account contribution options.
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals (when in office).
  • Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
  • Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.
  • As we grow, this list continues to evolve!

About Waabi

Waabi is an artificial intelligence company that develops self-driving car technology. The company's focus is on developing a system that can safely and efficiently navigate complex urban environments. Waabi's technology is based on deep learning algorithms that allow the system to learn from experience and improve over time. The company was founded in 2021 by a team of experts in the field of autonomous vehicles and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Waabi
Size
50 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2021
NASDAQ
WAAB
* Ladders Estimates

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