Lead Development Technician

Waymo Operations exists to deliver the Waymo Driver to the world. We are a global team building and scaling the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform. From component sourcing to end customer management, we enable and create value for Waymo through scaled and orchestrated deployment of the Waymo Driver. At Waymo, we are dedicated to building a culture that promotes collaboration and celebration. We value our team members' unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and support and encourage all team members to share their ideas to help Waymo better serve the communities in which we operate.

You will:

• Enable the experts: Equip specialist diagnostic technicians with knowledge and resources
• Evolve the workshop: Facilitate technical change management in the workshops by planning and deploying new technologies, methodologies, and resources
• Unlock service capabilities: Develop service methods, tools, and technical resources such as theory of operations
• Grow workshop competencies: Contribute to advanced technical training curriculums
• Advance Waymo Driver development: Enable engineering testing and development with consultation and hands on support
• Craft next gen technology: Execute prototype builds and exploratory vehicle modifications

You have:

• 5+ years experience in an advanced automotive technician or automotive engineering role
• Mastery of automotive diagnostic strategies and tools covering mechanical, electrical, and networking (e.g. CAN)
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external partners, and executives
• Analytical skills to identify developmental opportunities and communicate them effectively
• Experience servicing electric or hybrid vehicles (high voltage qualification preferred)

We prefer:

• Experience building or servicing autonomous vehicles or technology
• Experience designing, improving, and deploying operational processes using change management best practices
• Experience administering technical training
• Experience with technical writing and technical documentation
• Experience viewing or creating 2D or 3D CAD models
• Fabrication experience (cutting, welding, mill, lathe)

Travel:

• Ability to travel domestically or internationally on short notice up to 20% of the time