Waabi

Vehicle Reliability Engineer

Waabi

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dallas • Pennsylvania • Texas • United States

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Tech Stack

Linux

About the role

  • 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%.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and equity awards.
  • Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
  • Unlimited Vacation.
  • Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
  • Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).
  • Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
  • As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
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Hard Skills & Tools
troubleshootingLinuxcommand-line diagnosticsCAN bus diagnosticsdata analysisspreadsheetsscripting languagesRoot Cause AnalysisLeanSix Sigma
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingdocumentationanalytical thinkingprocess improvementattention to detailtechnical reportingcross-functional teamworkadaptability