Autonomous Fleet Support Engineer

About Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.
Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.
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TEAMOur mission is to collect the learning data necessary for autonomous driving and evaluate the performance of the software built based on that data. Developing machine learning (ML)-based software requires a large volume of high-quality data. We use vehicles and simulations to evaluate the software, contributing to its performance improvement. To achieve this mission, it is crucial to keep the vehicles in a healthy state at all times. We are looking for colleagues who are unafraid of change and enjoy new challenges. Join us in shaping the future of autonomous driving!
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Serve as the frontline technical expert maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing our fleet of autonomous vehicles (AVs). This hands-on role requires deep knowledge of automotive systems (mechanical, electrical, and Software) as well as AV-specific hardware (LiDAR, cameras, radars, and embedded compute systems). You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and remote support teams to keep vehicles safe, available, and mission-ready.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine inspections, diagnostics, and scheduled maintenance on AVs, including ADAS sensors and base vehicle systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and computer-based issues using OEM tools and proprietary diagnostic platforms
• Respond rapidly via Slack to faults or alert, resolving issues or coordinating vehicle recovery
• Facilitate hardware/software retrofits and updates, collaborating closely with engineering teams

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 3  years automotive technician experience, or equivalent vocational/technical training
• Proficient diagnosing & repairing mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems (CAN, HV systems, sensors)
• Comfortable working with EVs and hybrid drive systems
• Strong computer skills: diagnostic software, a programming language, database logging
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with engineers, operations teams
• Strong safety-first mindset, familiar with OSHA or equivalent procedures
• Business level of Japanese language
• Business level of English language

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with sensor calibration, lidar/Radar systems, embedded modules
• Exposure to Linux-based systems
• Previous experience in AV field operations, depot support, or R&D fleet environments
• The knowledge about Varidation & Verification for AD/ADAS system 

=========================================================================Important Points・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.
WHAT WE OFFER・Competitive Salary - Based on experience・Work Hours - Flexible working time・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance・Housing Allowance・Retirement Benefits・Rental Cars Support・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
Our Commitment・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.