Robot Service Technician Assistant (Weekends, PM Shift)

Avride

Wilmington, NC

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for entry-level candidates with mechanical aptitude who can work weekends and manage physical tasks in a hands-on environment.

Best fit for

Entry-level candidates with mechanical aptitude and interest in robotics or EV service
— “entry-level Robot Service Technician Assistant to support this exciting deployment”
Individuals comfortable with hands-on work and physical labor in varied environments
— “Comfortable working in varied field environments.”
Those with a team-oriented mindset and ability to follow detailed procedures
— “Strong attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving.”

Things to consider

Weekend and evening commitment is required with no remote options available
— “Saturday and Sunday, 3:45pm-12:15am onsite at the UNC Wilmington campus.”
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. with no sponsorship or relocation offered
— “Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship”

How to stand out

Emphasize hands-on experience with mechanical repairs and electronics in your resume
— “Perform mechanical repairs: Assist with and execute basic repairs on the robot fleet.”
Highlight experience with power cycle management or battery handling
— “Put robots/batteries on chargers for the night: Manage power cycles to ensure maximum fleet readiness.”
Showcase your ability to maintain clean, organized workspaces and attention to detail
— “Keep workshop clean and tidy: Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace for the entire technical team.”
Demonstrate your willingness to work weekends and your adaptability to field environments
— “This is a part time weekend shift, Saturday and Sunday, 3:45pm-12:15am onsite at the UNC Wilmington campus.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

Prepared robots for deployment
Executed basic repairs on the robot fleet
Implemented widespread hardware or software updates

Typical background

Electrical or mechanical engineering background

Skills & requirements

Required

Robot MaintenanceMechanical RepairsElectro-mechanical AssemblyFleet ManagementCalibration

Preferred

General Computer LiteracyElectric Vehicle ServiceAutomotive RepairElectronics

Stack & domain

Robot MaintenanceElectro-mechanical AssemblyHardware And Software DeploymentMechanical RepairsCalibrationsWheel AlignmentTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailRoboticsAutonomous VehiclesDelivery Robots

About the role

Original posting from Avride via Greenhouse

Shift: This is a part time weekend shift, Saturday and Sunday, 3:45pm-12:15am onsite at the UNC Wilmington campus.
About the Team
Since 2017, Avride has been building expertise in autonomous technologies to create solutions that address current needs and anticipate future demands. We are a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle startup headquartered in Austin, Texas with additional R&D hubs around the world. Our company develops and operates both autonomous cars and delivery robots that share technologies and mutually benefit from each other’s advancements — a unique approach in the industry.
About the Role
Avride is preparing to launch a fleet of autonomous delivery robots at multiple campuses across the U.S. and we are hiring a motivated, entry-level Robot Service Technician Assistant to support this exciting deployment. In this role, you will support the daily operations, maintenance, and preparations of our delivery robots. This part-time and weekend-based role is the perfect starting point for individuals looking to build a career in robotics and electro-mechanical assembly. You will ensure our fleet is ready for deployment while learning foundational skills needed to advance in our rapidly growing industry.
This position is employed through our staffing partner and offers weekly pay.
What You’ll Do
Prepare robots for the shift: Ensure all hardware and software are ready for daily deployment.
Put robots/batteries on chargers for the night: Manage power cycles to ensure maximum fleet readiness.
Clean robots: Maintain physical appearance and protect sensitive external hardware.
Perform mechanical repairs: Assist with and execute basic repairs on the robot fleet.
Perform service campaigns: Help implement widespread hardware or software updates across the fleet.
Assist remote support coordinators: Act as the hands-on field contact for the remote tracking team.
Perform calibrations and wheel alignment: Ensure sensors and chassis components are properly tuned for safe navigation.
Keep workshop clean and tidy: Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace for the entire technical team.
What You’ll Need
Comfortable working in varied field environments.
Ability to lift and move items over 50 pounds safely.
Strong attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving.
Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
General computer literacy.
Introductory background or interest in electric vehicle (EV) service, automotive repair, or electronics.
Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.
Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email jobs@avride.ai.

Source: Avride careers (Greenhouse)