Autonomous Vehicle Specialist

The posting, as Venti Technologies wrote it

A WORLD EMPOWERED BY AUTONOMY. WE BUILD ROBOTIC VEHICLES TO IMPROVE LOGISTICS SAFETY, FORGE A GREENER EARTH, AND ENHANCE HUMAN LIVES.

We are a closely-knit team aspiring to change the world through disruptive technology. We are innovators. We are tinkerers. We are problem-solvers. And we have a fair amount of magic dust up our sleeves. We have a plan for fleet-level deployment of autonomous vehicles, and we are looking for the best-of-the-best to join us in making this a reality.

ABOUT VENTI TECHNOLOGIES

Based in the U.S. and Asia, Venti Technologies is the leader in safe-speed autonomous logistics systems, developing the future of goods transportation. Using rigorous mathematics, deep learning, and theoretically-grounded algorithms, Venti has a proprietary collection of autonomy technologies including a suite of powerful logistics algorithms. Venti’s proven value proposition of saving costs, increasing vehicle utilization, and improving safety is recognized by customers and driving growth.

Launched in 2018, Venti brings together an unsurpassed team internationally. The company has autonomous systems deployed in Asia for industrial and logistics sites and a growing pipeline. Venti has offices in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA), Suzhou (China), and Singapore – our Asian headquarters.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• We are looking for a hands-on Autonomous Vehicle Specialist to support autonomous vehicle deployments and daily operations at customer sites across the United States.
• This role is primarily focused on on-site vehicle operations, deployment support, customer coordination, and field issue handling. The successful candidate will work directly with customer operations teams and collaborate with venti Engineering teams to ensure vehicles are ready for operation, site activities run smoothly, and operational issues are addressed promptly.
• The ideal candidate is practical, resourceful, and comfortable working in customer-facing environments. They should be willing to work hands-on with vehicles, respond to operational issues, and travel between deployment sites as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• US Site Operations and Vehicle Support
• Support day-to-day autonomous vehicle operations at customer sites, ensuring vehicles are ready for scheduled activities.
• Perform vehicle readiness checks, basic inspections, and operational checks before and after vehicle use.
• Assist with vehicle positioning, site preparation, operational coordination, and other on-site activities required for smooth daily operations.
• Respond to vehicle operational issues, perform initial troubleshooting, and coordinate with relevant teams to restore operations.
• Work closely with customer personnel to understand operational needs and address day-to-day site challenges.
• Support operational activities outside normal working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, when required.
• Vehicle Deployment and Commission

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• Help improve site operating procedures and deployment checklists based on practical field experience.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Automotive Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
• Experience in vehicle operations, field service, equipment deployment, technical support, robotics, automation, or a similar hands-on role.
• Practical troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve day-to-day operational issues systematically.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple on-site activities and follow through on open issues.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, operations personnel, and distributed Engineering teams.
• Willingness to work on-site at customer facilities and travel regularly between US deployment locations.
• Flexibility to support occasional evening, weekend, or extended-hour activities during deployments and critical operations.
• A valid driving licence appropriate for the assigned location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, commercial trucks, heavy vehicles, automotive systems, or industrial equipment.
• Experience working at customer sites, logistics facilities, ports, rail yards, or other industrial environments.
• Experience supporting vehicle commissioning, field deployment, equipment installation, or operational ramp-up.
• Familiarity with basic vehicle electronics, sensors, diagnostic tools, and technical troubleshooting.
• Basic familiarity with Linux, system logs, or software-based vehicle systems.
• Experience working with teams across different locations and time zones.

SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. WE ALSO OFFER WORLD-CLASS BENEFITS, FANTASTIC CULTURE, FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS, AND A GREAT INTERNATIONAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT. COME AND JOIN US!