Vehicle Technical Trainer (Contract Role) - Autonomous Mobility Company - Fulltime and Onsite - Foster City, CA (Foster City)

Job title: Vehicle Technical Trainer (Contract Role) – Autonomous Mobility Company

Location : Foster City, CA - Onsite

Pay ranges : $45.00 - $55.00/hour

Duration : 6 Month (With possible extension)

Travel: Up to 75% (U.S., includes overnight)

This role is responsible for delivering and managing technical training programs to ensure alignment on operational procedures, safety standards, and evolving practices—particularly within electric vehicle (EV) and high-voltage systems .

Key Responsibilities

• Assess training needs and develop programs aligned with operational goals
• Design and deliver training materials (lesson plans, presentations, job aids)
• Lead both classroom and hands-on technical training sessions
• Manage end-to-end training programs (onboarding → ongoing development)
• Partner with cross-functional teams to standardize training content
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
• Track training completion, evaluate effectiveness, and drive improvements
• Maintain accurate training records and reporting metrics

Technical Focus Areas

• Electric Vehicles (EV) systems (DC/AC systems, batteries, inverters, charging)
• High-voltage safety and handling
• CAN diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Component-level repairs and tooling
• General automotive (ICE + EV) systems

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of automotive, EV, or autonomous vehicle experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems
• Experience delivering technical training to diverse audiences
• Excellent communication skills (technical → non-technical translation)
• Instructional design experience (training materials, guides, presentations)
• Proficiency with tools like Google Suite; familiarity with LMS, JIRA, SAP, etc.

Preferred:

• ASE Certification
• AC609 Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Working Conditions

• Hands-on training in shop, warehouse, and outdoor environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• High travel requirement (up to 75%)

Interview Process

• 30-minute Manager Interview (Zoom)
• 1.5-hour Panel Interview (Onsite required)