Vehicle Operations Service Manager
Core
Lead engineering technician team and manage end-to-end vehicle service operations (buildouts, maintenance, repairs) to ensure fleet readiness for autonomy testing and customer demonstrations.
Role type
Senior Service Manager (Hands-on IC)
Builds
Physical test vehicles and rigs for autonomy validation
Domain
Autonomous Vehicles / Automotive Service
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Automotive service management, mechanical/electrical/robotics technical leadership, workshop operations management, Japanese vehicle safety regulations compliance, fleet readiness planning, team coaching and development
Preferred skills
Commercial truck maintenance, certified vehicle inspector experience, AV component familiarity (LiDAR/radar/camera), custom harness design
Technologies
LiDAR, radar, cameras, vehicle modification tools
Responsibilities
Lead and grow engineering technician team, own fleet readiness and vehicle buildout scheduling, run safe and efficient workshop operations, ensure compliance with Japanese safety regulations and vehicle inspections, partner with autonomy engineering and OEM customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC