Vehicle Reliability Engineer - Night Shift
@ WaabiVehicle Reliability Engineer - Night Shift
About the job
Waabi is a leader in Physical AI, developing autonomous trucking and robotaxis. We seek innovative engineers to enhance vehicle reliability and safety through diagnostics, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
Requirements
- 5+ years automotive troubleshooting
- Proficient with Linux systems
- Knowledge of CAN bus diagnostics
- Strong data analysis skills
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in engineering or related
- Experience in automotive or robotics
- Familiar with safety standards
- Problem-solving mindset
Full job description
You will…
- Quickly identify and diagnose issues that arise during vehicle testing and on-road operations.
- Utilize deep technical knowledge of both hardware and software to address failures and anomalies.
- Implement documented temporary fixes or workarounds to keep vehicles operational while permanent solutions are developed.
- Ensure that every applied workaround maintains safety and performance standards.
- Rigorously log, track, and document all vehicle issues using robust diagnostic and issue-tracking systems.
- Provide detailed reports that include reproduction steps, diagnostic data, and recommended actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—spanning software, hardware, and operations—to conduct thorough root cause analyses on recurring issues.
- Translate technical data and observations into actionable insights for long-term system improvements.
- Recommend and implement process improvements and preventive measures to enhance overall vehicle reliability.
- Participate in both pre-test and post-test evaluations, ensuring vehicles are test-ready and that any issues are promptly addressed.
- Serve as the technical point of contact during vehicle testing
- Identify opportunities to streamline troubleshooting protocols, automate diagnostic routines, and improve data capture methods to boost operational efficiency.
- Experience with continuous improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies. Experience with established methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, or FMEA) to support the responsibility of conducting thorough root cause analyses on recurring issues.
- Functional Safety or Reliability Standards Experience in order to maintain vehicle uptime and safety. Experience maintaining and managing automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, UL 4600), hardware reliability standards, and/or formal quality management systems would be beneficial.
- Travel required 10%
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or a related industry with a focus on troubleshooting complex vehicle systems.
- Proficient with Linux-based systems and command-line diagnostics.
- Solid understanding of computer networking fundamentals.
- Experienced in CAN bus diagnostics and the use of automotive diagnostic tools.
- Strong data analysis capabilities with familiarity in using spreadsheets or scripting languages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to document technical issues clearly and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or related field) or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Current shift hours at 11pm to 7:30am and subject to change to support business needs.
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
- Generous PTO Policy.
- Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
- Health savings account contribution options.
- Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
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