Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician at Wayve in Detroit, Michigan USA

Job description

• Application
• The Fleet Service and Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, performance, and operational readiness of Wayve’s autonomous vehicle fleet. From routine servicing and diagnostics to urgent repairs and vehicle readiness for high-visibility events, technicians ensure our fleet remains in peak condition to support testing, demonstrations, and real-world deployment.
• Reporting to the Fleet Service Manager, this hands-on role requires strong mechanical knowledge, the ability to work with modern diagnostic systems, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. Working closely with engineering, drivers, and operations teams, you’ll help keep autonomy moving forward, every single day.

Responsibilities

• Routine & Preventative Maintenance – Execute scheduled servicing and inspections per manufacturer and internal guidelines.
• Mechanical & Electrical Fault Resolution – Diagnose and repair a wide range of issues using OEM documentation and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Vehicle Readiness for Demonstrations – Ensure vehicles meet high standards of cleanliness, reliability, and functionality for public-facing use.
• Workshop Safety & Compliance – Adhere to safety best practices, risk assessments, and regulations.
• Repair Documentation & Tracking – Accurately record faults found, actions taken, and parts used using digital tools.
• Feedback into Fleet Performance – Communicate recurring issues or improvement ideas to the Fleet Service Manager and Field Engineering teams.
• Customer-Facing Communication – Engage with fleet drivers to resolve issues they report and ensure a positive operational experience.

Requirements

• In order to set you up for success as a Fleet Servicing and Maintenance Technician at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.
• Relevant qualifications in automotive servicing, diagnostics and repairs
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in an automotive servicing or fleet environment.
• Strong diagnostics capability using OEM or third-party diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with mechanical and bodywork repairs using OEM repair manuals.
• Competent with computer systems for tracking and recording maintenance tasks (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Comfortable interacting with engineers, operations staff, and drivers.
• Strong understanding of workshop safety and compliance standards.
• US driving license.
• 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.

Skills

Required

• US driving license

Benefits

• This role is a Shift Based full-time role based in Detroit, MI and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $75,0000 to $85,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.