Senior Vehicle Technician

Vay
Las Vegas, NV

Who this role is best for

Experienced technicians with mechanical and electrical expertise will find this hands-on role in autonomous vehicle systems integration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in automotive or EV systems
    — “5+ years of hands-on experience in automotive, EV, aerospace, or a similar technical maintenance or systems integration environment.”
  • Individuals who enjoy solving complex, non-standard technical challenges
    — “tackling technical challenges that don't always come with a manual.”
  • Professionals with a background in assembling or modifying complex vehicle systems
    — “Experience assembling, modifying, or integrating complex vehicle systems, ideally including prototype, experimental, or custom vehicle builds.”
  • Technicians with a safety-first mindset and attention to detail
    — “Strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work effectively across engineering and operations teams.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require occasional overtime and holiday work
    — “Flexibility to support occasional overtime or holiday work when operationally required.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a workshop environment with high demands for quality and organization
    — “Own quality and safety: Maintain accurate digital build and maintenance records while ensuring the highest standards of workshop safety, quality, and organization.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Linux-based systems and diagnostic tools in your resume and interview
    — “Confidence working with Linux-based systems and computer-based diagnostic tools.”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead, mentor, and improve workshop processes
    — “Lead by example: Share technical expertise, mentor fellow technicians, and help maintain a collaborative, high-performing workshop environment.”
  • Showcase your background in EV systems and embedded electronics
    — “Familiarity with EV technology, embedded systems, cameras, sensors, or autonomous vehicle hardware is a strong advantage.”
  • Demonstrate your experience with LEAN manufacturing principles and process optimization
    — “Experience applying LEAN manufacturing principles and improving workshop or production processes.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful integration of mechanical and electrical systems into remotely operated vehicles
  • resolution of complex technical challenges
Typical background
automotiveEVaerospace

Skills & requirements

Required

Automotive SystemsElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingAssemblyIntegrationDiagnosticsLinux-based Platforms

Preferred

EV SystemsEmbedded ElectronicsLEAN Manufacturing

Stack & domain

Mechanical TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingWiringSolderingElectronic System DiagnosticsAssemblyModifyingIntegrating Complex Vehicle SystemsLinux-based PlatformsMultimetersPrecision InstrumentsComputer-based Diagnostic ToolsCollaborationMentoringContinuous ImprovementQuality And SafetyAutomotiveEVAerospaceTechnical MaintenanceSystems Integration

About the role

Original posting from Vay via Greenhouse

Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”?

We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets.

We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab. Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here.

What’s happening at Vay

First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World.

We've partnered with Kodiak to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US.

We’ve completed over 150,000 trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand!

...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US & Europe 🚀

Why this role is awesome:

As a Senior Technician at Vay, you'll play a key role in bringing the future of mobility to life. You'll be hands-on with cutting-edge Remote Driving technology, transforming vehicles into remotely operated systems and helping us scale our fleet in Las Vegas.

This isn't your typical technician role. You'll work across mechanical, electrical, and advanced vehicle systems, tackling technical challenges that don't always come with a manual. You'll collaborate closely with our engineering and operations teams, help guide fellow technicians, and directly influence how we build, test, and improve our technology.

If you love getting your hands dirty, solving complex problems, and seeing the results of your work out on the road, this is your opportunity.

What you'll be driving:

Build the future of mobility: Assemble, install, and integrate mechanical, electrical, communication, camera, and sensor systems into our remotely operated vehicles and Tele-stations.

Test and troubleshoot: Perform system validation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting using multimeters, precision instruments, and computer-based diagnostic tools.

Solve complex challenges: Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues, including those involving EV systems, embedded electronics, and Linux-based platforms.

Support fleet expansion: Coordinate vehicle builds, track production progress, and ensure high-quality systems are delivered on schedule.

Lead by example: Share technical expertise, mentor fellow technicians, and help maintain a collaborative, high-performing workshop environment.

Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve assembly processes, reduce inefficiencies, and introduce LEAN manufacturing practices.

Own quality and safety: Maintain accurate digital build and maintenance records while ensuring the highest standards of workshop safety, quality, and organization.

What are we looking for:

5+ years of hands-on experience in automotive, EV, aerospace, or a similar technical maintenance or systems integration environment.

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including wiring, soldering, and electronic system diagnostics.

Experience assembling, modifying, or integrating complex vehicle systems, ideally including prototype, experimental, or custom vehicle builds.

Confidence working with Linux-based systems and computer-based diagnostic tools.

Familiarity with EV technology, embedded systems, cameras, sensors, or autonomous vehicle hardware is a strong advantage.

Experience applying LEAN manufacturing principles and improving workshop or production processes.

A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to solve unfamiliar technical challenges independently.

Strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work effectively across engineering and operations teams.

A technical trade qualification, Associate Degree, or equivalent practical experience. ASE or manufacturer certifications are a plus.

Flexibility to support occasional overtime or holiday work when operationally required.

Why choose Vay:

💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality.

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary.

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 401(k) programme

🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides

🏋️‍♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Las Vegas 

🎊 Regular team events throughout the year

For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this link. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.

We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.

Curious to experience Vay yourself? In Las Vegas? Use the code VAYCANDIDATE for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store & off you go! 

Source: Vay careers (Greenhouse)

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