Kodiak · 1 day ago
Build Technician
Lancaster, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future. The role of Build Technician involves building and maintaining experimental and production vehicles, ensuring quality and efficiency in the modifications and maintenance of autonomous vehicle platforms.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Be responsible for modifications and maintenance to autonomous vehicle platforms, including truck and autonomous systems
Building 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
Executing scheduled work according to internal build schedule
Create and maintain vehicle work instructions and build documentation
Completing assigned tasks while maintaining work quality and standards
Assist build lead in assigning and managing work both internally as well external partners
Provide feedback to engineering to improve buildability and reliability of the system
Provide technical coverage and build support when needed in other locations
Maintain a safe, clean, work environment
Qualification
Required
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
Experienced in Manufacturing and/or Lean Manufacturing
Benefits
Competitive compensation package including equity and bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Accrued PTO, generous parental leave policies, and 10 paid holidays
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
Company
Kodiak
Endlessly adaptable. Always reliable. Through the endless demands of a world in constant motion, Kodiak helps you get the job done.
Founded in 2018
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (16)
2024 (5)
2023 (7)
2022 (3)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$494.9MKey Investors
Horizon Technology FinanceAliya Capital PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2025-09-25Post Ipo Equity· $145M
2025-09-25IPO
Leadership Team
Don Burnette
Founder & CEO
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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