Vehicle Technician – Autonomous Vehicle Hardware QA

About the role

The Vehicle Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, and validating the autonomous vehicle sensor stack and mechanical assemblies. This junior‑to‑mid level position ensures all hardware components meet safety and operational standards before deployment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct structured inspections of Lidar, Radar, cameras, ultrasonic sensors and compute units, verifying installation, alignment and connectivity.
• Inspect mechanical mounting hardware, fasteners, cable routing and enclosure seals for proper torque, condition and ingress protection.
• Execute hardware performance tests, support calibration procedures and document results using the 4Cs standard.
• Identify, document and escalate hardware defects, track issues to resolution and provide root‑cause analysis.
• Maintain compliance with high‑voltage safety, lockout/tagout and UAE regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field (preferred).
• 2–5 years experience in hardware testing, electronics QA, or AV/automotive technical operations.
• Hands‑on experience with optical or sensor hardware, mechanical assembly and torque tools.
• Ability to operate diagnostic tools, analyze test data and lift assemblies over 25 kg.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Required skills

• Lidar, Radar and camera sensor hardware.
• Ultrasonic sensors and compute units.
• Mechanical inspection and torque tools.
• Diagnostic tools and software interfaces.
• Hardware testing and electronics QA.
• Basic data analysis.