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Vehicle Test Technician (1st Shift)

Zoox· Fleet Operations – Base Operations
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Foster City, CA$40/hr - $50/hrFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Test Technician responsible for setup, execution, and reporting of tests on Zoox R&D bots and maintaining public roads fleet readiness for on-road use. Includes planning tests, installing sensors, configuring vehicles, executing procedures, and performing maintenance and repairs to keep vehicles safe, demo-ready, and test-ready.

Responsibilities

  • Execute vehicle-level test requests with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness; create diagnostic test plans as needed.
  • Work with engineering to select and install appropriate test sensors, and to set up and configure DAQ systems.
  • Support preparation of test parts and update test vehicles as dictated by test requirements; coordinate logistics for vehicles, equipment, and parts.
  • Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road use; perform vehicle-level inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
  • Perform diagnostics and escalate to the appropriate engineering team when required; coordinate and drive the repair process.
  • Sync with the Shop Foreman to ensure vehicles are ready for demonstration and testing requirements.
  • Execute tests, collect data, and support the analysis, documentation, and reporting of results; maintain service records and quality field reports.
  • Maintain shop and workshop space, tools, and parts inventory to a high professional standard of safety, efficiency, and cleanliness.
  • Build a strong service experience for internal teams and business partners.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of automotive technician experience.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of automotive repair and diagnostic procedures, tools, components, and best practices.
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory and application.
  • Experience working with test equipment in one or more areas such as NVH, Vehicle Dynamics, Thermal, Powertrain, Chassis, Restraint Systems, or Durability.
  • Ability to travel locally and nationally, with occasional international travel
  • Reliable, self-starter work ethic; strong ability to multitask across projects and deliverables.
  • Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills; honest, responsible, and a strong communicator.
  • Ability to pass a background check, MVR check with a valid driver's license and a clean driving record, and drug screen; must comply with the Substance Abuse Policy.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and sit or stand for extended periods (8+ hours) depending on equipment type.
  • Forklift and/or gantry operation required. Zoox provides operator training and Cal/OSHA-compliant certification.
  • Safety Equipment: This role requires safety boots conforming to ASTM F2412 / F2413 standards.

Skills

Required:Automotive repair and diagnosticsElectrical theory and applicationTest equipment and DAQ systems

Benefits

  • Zoox benefits package including paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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