Fleet Readiness Lead

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai You will… - Lead and mentor a team of Fleet Maintenance Technicians and Vehicle Reliability Engineers. - Develop training programs to upskill technicians and engineers on best practices in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance. - Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous learning within the team. - Oversee regular inspections, maintenance, and repair activities for the autonomous truck fleet. - Ensure diagnostic processes are effective and that root cause analyses are conducted to resolve recurring vehicle issues. - Collaborate with engineering teams to implement temporary fixes and long-term design improvements. - Support in-depth issue investigations related to software, and hardware for both the base vehicle and autonomy system - Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex fleet-wide issues and drive resolution strategies. - Standardize technical reporting and documentation for vehicle issues, repairs, and performance tracking. - Establish and refine preventative maintenance programs to maximize vehicle uptime and safety. - Work closely with engineering, operations, and safety teams to enhance fleet reliability. - Communicate key performance metrics, challenges, and fleet status updates to leadership. Qualifications: - 7+ years of experience in fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, reliability engineering, or related fields (autonomous vehicles, heavy-duty trucking, robotics, aerospace) - Strong leadership experience, including managing cross-functional technical teams. - Proficiency in troubleshooting vehicle systems, including electrical, mechanical, and software-related components. - Familiarity with Linux-based diagnostics, CAN systems, and vehicle telemetry data analysis - Experience working with autonomous vehicle systems, sensors, cameras, and onboard computing is highly desirable. - Solid understanding of computer networking fundamentals. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into strategic actions. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt to new challenges. - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related field preferred. - Technical certifications (ASE, OEM training programs, or equivalent) are a plus. - Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.