Why this role is exciting

Vehicle Technician

In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of bringing Vay’s technology to life in the real world. You’ll work hands-on with our remotely-operated vehicles and telestations, helping build, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot the hardware that powers our engineering and fleet operations in Berlin.

This is not a standard technician role. You’ll be working across pre-series builds, prototype integrations, maintenance, diagnostics, and workshop operations—partnering closely with engineering, fleet, production, and quality teams to make sure our systems are reliable, scalable, and ready for the road.

What you'll be driving

You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining the physical backbone of Vay’s remote driving platform, supporting both engineering development and fleet readiness in a fast-moving environment.

• Build, integrate, configure, and commission Remotely-Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and telestations for engineering, testing, and fleet operations.
• Perform hardware integration, system bring-up, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and functional validation of vehicle and telestation systems.
• Execute maintenance, repairs, retrofits, and upgrades across Vay’s engineering and commercial fleets.
• Support pre-series builds and prototype programs, including installation and validation of new hardware components and system revisions.
• Investigate and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, software, and system-level issues efficiently in both workshop and field environments.
• Document build configurations, repair actions, deviations, and test results in internal systems, while contributing to stronger technical documentation and repeatable processes.
• Support workshop operations including tooling readiness, spare parts management, safety compliance, and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate closely with production engineering, quality, fleet operations, and R&D teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, and overall system robustness.

What are we looking for

We’re looking for a hands-on, dependable technician who knows how to solve problems properly, not patch over them. You should be comfortable working across vehicle systems, embedded hardware, and workshop processes, with the mindset to jump in, figure things out, and keep standards high.

• 2-5 years of experience as a vehicle technician, ideally in a fast-paced automotive, prototype, fleet, or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in vehicle build, integration, and maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting across complex vehicle systems, including HV systems and hybrid drivetrains, CAN/LIN, HVAC, cooling, chassis, and suspension.
• Confidence working with embedded modules, sensor stacks, and advanced vehicle or autonomous system hardware.
• Ability to operate comfortably within and troubleshoot Linux-based systems.
• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair or a related field.
• ASE certification and/or manufacturer certification is a plus.
• Reliable, proactive, and hands-on, with a roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and willingness to support overtime, holidays, or shifting fleet needs when required.

Why choose Vay

💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin)

🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership 

🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

💼 €350 Home Office Set-up 

✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin 

📚 Fully funded German Lessons 

🎊 Regular team events throughout the year