Kodiak Robotics has built the best self-driving technology purpose-built for long-haul trucks, industrial and defense applications. We care deeply because this technology will save lives and transform the freight industry. Lauded by commercial partners as the safest and most capable autonomous freight and industrial solutions on the market, the Kodiak team is ushering in a new era of transportation. We’re led by many of the self-driving industry’s leading minds, who have built Kodiak’s technology from day one to be deployable and scalable.
We are looking for a Build Technician to join us in building our experimental and operations vehicles at our facility in Odessa, TX.
In this role you will:
- Be responsible for building, troubleshooting, and reworking autonomous system components
- Help to create a build and rework process for critical sensing and compute components
- Work with suppliers RMA malfunctioning units and replace with working, good units
- Maintain needed inventory for critical components
- Build out sub-systems and harnesses on bench, to be used for higher level assemblies
- Inspect and certify the quality of other technicians work
- Work closely with design and validation engineers to aid in the development of hardware systems.
- Create and maintain build documentation
- Provide technical coverage and build support when needed in other locations
- Maintain a safe, clean, work environment
What you'll bring:
- Ability to read, inspect and implement directions, as outlined and depicted in Electrical Harness Diagrams and Mechanical Prints
- Proficient with measuring instruments and math, as it relates to light fabrication and locating with high precision
- Solid hands-on background. The ability to rely on previous experience or training to inspect and identify defects and failures within the upfit of new builds. These range from visual to operational in nature
- Reliability and consistency. You have a track record of meticulous work. You are comfortable developing and practicing methodical service through the use of checklists, protocols, and work documentation
- Clear communication. You are comfortable providing feedback to engineers, and sharing insights with the team at large to improve products and processes. You know how to collaborate, and when to get secondary inspection and review for safety-critical decisions
- Innovative mindset. You like to find ways to improve the system you are working on. You can solve problems and complete tasks even when the path to the solution is not clear at the outset
- Flexibility for day Monday through Friday, potential for night/weekend shifts and periodic travel parent location for short term build support
- Experience in Manufacturing and/or Lean Manufacturing
- Experience in the energy sector is a bonus
- Complex component or box build experience is a plus
What we offer:
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of the industry and lead the way in developing new technologies never seen before
- Paid lunches for days of on site work
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonus
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
- Fidelity 401(k)
At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant U.S. national security statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. These statutes may impose limitations on Kodiak's capacity to engage specific individuals in particular roles based on various national security-related criteria. Consequently, the eligibility for this position may hinge on Kodiak's verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. In accordance with these statutes , Kodiak may find it necessary to secure a U.S. government export license before disseminating its technologies to specific individuals. Should Kodiak determine that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate a license, prohibit the candidate from assuming this position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak explicitly retains the right to either assess the candidate for an alternative position unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak's sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate's application.
