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Autonomous Vehicle Installation Technician

$66.56k - $114.4k
Full-time

WME Express

Vehicle Installer

Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $34–$48/hour, based on experience and interview performance
Schedule: Monday–Friday

  • 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or
  • 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
  • Some weekend work may be required

About the Job

Were hiring Vehicle Installers and Senior Vehicle Installers to help convert regular vehicles into autonomous vehicles.

You will install sensors, wiring, brackets, and other AV equipment while following detailed instructions and safety procedures.

Vehicle Installer – Main Duties

  • Remove and reinstall vehicle panels and interior parts
  • Install sensors, brackets, and AV hardware
  • Route and secure wiring harnesses
  • Connect low-voltage electrical components
  • Use hand and power tools
  • Inspect installations and document work
  • Troubleshoot basic installation problems
  • Follow safety and quality procedures

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of hands-on automotive, mechanical, installation, or assembly experience
  • Comfortable using hand and power tools
  • Experience with vehicle disassembly/reassembly
  • Experience with wiring, connectors, or low-voltage electrical systems
  • Able to follow work instructions and quality procedures

Good backgrounds: Automotive Technician, Vehicle Electronics Installer, EV Technician, Automotive Audio Installer, Fleet Upfitter, Aerospace Technician, or similar.

Senior Vehicle Installer – Main Duties

Senior Installers perform the same work but also handle more complex installations and technical problems.

  • Perform high-voltage safety/lockout procedures
  • Lead complex installations and rework
  • Troubleshoot electrical and installation issues
  • Improve installation procedures
  • Train and mentor other technicians
  • Support quality investigations
  • Work with engineering teams

Senior Requirements

  • 5+ years of automotive installation, vehicle integration, or upfitting experience
  • Strong electrical and diagnostic skills
  • Experience with wiring harnesses and vehicle electronics
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex problems
  • Experience training others or improving processes
  • EV, hybrid, AV, prototype, or manufacturing experience is a plus

S4 is intended mainly for exceptional Master Technicians currently working in dealerships or independent repair shops.

Pay Levels

  • S2: $34/hour
  • S3: $40/hour
  • S4: $45–$48/hour

Final level and pay are determined after the interview and are not negotiable.

Not a Good Fit If You Have

  • No hands-on mechanical or installation experience
  • Little or no experience using tools
  • Mostly driving, customer service, or software experience
  • No wiring or electrical installation experience
  • No experience following work instructions
  • For Senior roles: no vehicle integration, advanced troubleshooting, or technical leadership experience

Interview Process

  1. Recruiter screening
  2. Virtual interview
  3. On-site interview
  4. Job offer

Virtual interviews: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
On-site interviews: Thursday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

Candidates should be comfortable with:

  • An ongoing W2 contract
  • Working on-site in San Francisco near Civic Center
  • The assigned shift
  • The applicable pay range
  • Hands-on vehicle installation work
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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