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Lead Diagnostic Technician

Los Angeles, California, United States Full-Time Supply Chain and Manufacturing 3369

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Lead Diagnostic Technician

  • 3369
  • On Site
  • Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Supply Chain and Manufacturing
  • Full-Time
  • Early Career

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over one million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.

Waymo's Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams are making the technology of the future a reality. We handle all production processes and supplier development strategies: from contracts and purchasing, to designs for improved manufacturing, through quality control and delivery. We collaborate actively with Waymo engineering teams as well as external suppliers and partners to make sure everything is built to spec and delivered on time to meet the rising demands of our business.

 

You will:

  • Act as the primary technical expert for fleet operations, providing in-depth knowledge and troubleshooting support to address complex vehicle issues outside of documented standard operating procedures. Engage with Waymo Engineering teams and work directly with OEM partners to resolve SDS-Ready faults.
  • Offer immediate support to resolve technical challenges in both owned-and-operated and partener-led depots, ensuring minimal downtime and operational continuity. Required to travel to partener-led depots and provide in person support.
  • Administer on-the-job training (including train-the-trainer) to operational teams as a certified instructor, enhancing their technical skills and enabling them to address recurring issues effectively.
  • Collaborate with vendors to address technical concerns, ensuring alignment with Waymo's standards and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and best practices to support operational teams and improve overall fleet health.
  • Provide expertise to improve preventive maintenance practices and collaborate with engineering teams to assist helping to identify and address potential issues before they impact fleet performance. Maintain the latest knowledge on all product releases and their impacts to fleet performance.
  • Travel on short notice to support fleet needs - could be up to 25% of the time.

 

You have:

  • 5+ years experience in technician or mechanical engineering role
  • Strong understanding of technical and tooling mechanisms in fleet operations
  • Demonstrated ability works hands-on with equipment, machinery, or systems, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external partners and executives
  • Experience diagnosing & repairing Electric Vehicles, & ability to diagnose low voltage electrical systems.

 

We prefer:

  • Communication & collaborations: Effective communications skills to collaborate across teams & clearly document knowledge for cross-market knowledge-sharing
  • Facilitating change: Change management principles, lead training sessions, problem solving & decision making
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in leveraging tools, technology and ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
  • Problem Identification & Resolution: Proactively identifying potential challenges, planning remediation steps & risk mitigation strategies
  • Process Improvement: Proactively identify process improvement opportunities & executing strategies to improve processes
  • Extensive knowledge of Electric Vehicles, with integrated AV systems.
  • Experience diagnosing or repairing High Voltage propulsion systems.

#LI-Onsite

The expected hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.  Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Hourly Range
$43.27—$46.63 USD

We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let the recruiting team know or email waymo-candidatesupport@google.com. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)

Some of our Benefits

Health and wellness

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and special wellness programs.

Financial wellness

Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts.

Flexibility and time off

Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave. 

Supporting families

When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include 26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 18 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Community and personal development

At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer.

Cool perks

Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more.

Ready to Apply?

 

To ensure thorough consideration of each application, candidates may submit up to 5 job applications within a 60-day period. We encourage you to carefully review job descriptions and apply to positions that best match your skills. Applications beyond this limit will not be considered.

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