Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician

Our Fleet Operations team is responsible for ensuring Wayve's autonomous vehicle fleet is always safe, reliable, and ready to support all facets of development, testing, and demonstration. Working in close collaboration with engineering, drivers, and operations teams, we play a key role in supporting real-world deployment and hands-on innovation in autonomy. This is a shift-based, full-time role based in Detroit.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventative maintenance, executing scheduled servicing and inspections in accordance with manufacturer and internal guidelines; Diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical and electrical faults using OEM documentation and advanced diagnostic equipment; Ensure vehicle readiness for high-visibility and public-facing demonstrations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, reliability, and functionality; Adhere to workshop safety practices and compliance standards, following risk assessments and regulations; Accurately record faults, repairs, and parts used with digital tools, maintaining up-to-date service logs; Communicate recurring issues or improvement suggestions to the Fleet Service Manager and Field Engineering teams; Act as a hands-on fleet expert and proactively engage with drivers to resolve issues and uphold a positive operational experience; Prepare vehicles for demonstrations, public events, and internal testing requirements; Provide feedback into ongoing fleet performance and improvement initiatives

Requirements

Relevant qualifications in automotive servicing, diagnostics, and repairs; Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in an automotive servicing or fleet environment; Strong diagnostic skills with OEM or third-party equipment; Familiarity with mechanical and bodywork repairs using OEM repair manuals; Comfortable with computer systems for recording and tracking maintenance tasks (e.g., Word, Excel); Comfortable collaborating with engineers, operations staff, and drivers; Strong understanding of workshop safety and compliance standards; Valid US driving license

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Salaries benchmarked against the market annually; Meaningful equity; Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth; Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more