Who we are
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.
The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
About the role
What you'll do
- Develop production process flow and manufacturing methodology for all AV hardware
- Develop detailed work instructions to install autonomous sensors to the trucks (Radars, Lidars, Cameras, Modems, computers, antennas, DBW and other electronic components)
- Manage AV technicians through the production process and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
- Provide DFM, DFX feedback to design team for mass production of AV vehicles
- Develop custom assembly aids, tools and fixtures for mass production and at scale builds.
- Develop PFMEA for all critical assembly process and develop mitigation plans to reduce the RPN numbers
- Perform bring-up tasks on AV vehicles and provide feedback to software and firmware team on the status of the scripts and results
- Connect to the trucks to perform AV sensor bringup for firmware and software
- Test the end of line testing and system debugging, generate test reports and provide feedback to the EE team
- Take the initiative in understanding, communicating, and resolving any vehicle issues and concerns during the prototype build and mass production
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other team members to develop technical solutions related to the operation and performance of autonomous vehicle systems
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience building automotive prototype or small and/or production run vehicles
- A masters or bachelors in engineering degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics or equivalent field or technicians certificate plus relevant experience and training
- Excellent working knowledge of mechanical and electronic components of vehicles
- Experience in working with safety critical robotic systems
- Experience in troubleshooting error codes and for different diagnostic codes and how to troubleshoot them
- Ability to think logically and remove bias from evaluation of problems - demonstrate problem-solving skills while isolating, documenting, and tracking issues systematically
- A driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Proven experience as an auto mechanic
- Must be able to lift and move 50lbs frequently
- Enthusiasm for the AV industry as well as safety/mobility
- Exemplary organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for continuous learning and improvement
More about Gatik
Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.
We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.
Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.
Notable News
- Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs
- Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry
- Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations (‘Freight-Only’) at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework
- Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
- Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning
- Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services
- Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
- Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny
Taking care of our team
At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.
We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.