Atoms

Field Service Technician at Atoms (Tucson, AZ)

Atoms· Tucson, AZ·

Job description

Who we are

Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.

We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world’s first profitable AV technology company.

About the role

The Field Service Technician is a hands-on role responsible for the installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of Pronto's autonomous haulage technology across a range of customer mine sites. This position plays a critical role in ensuring successful deployment and optimal performance of Pronto equipment in the field.

What you’ll do

  • Installation & Deployment: Installs, commissions, and troubleshoots autonomous retrofit kits on heavy-duty mining equipment at active open-pit sites
  • Works on customer sites as part of a deployment crew, often as the sole technical presence
  • Preventive Maintenance: Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks to ensure system health, reliability, and long-term performance
  • Monitor and log equipment conditions, identifying signs of wear, degradation, or environmental impact
  • Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair hardware, software, and connectivity issues in the field
  • Customer Support: Serve as the face of Pronto during on-site visits, maintaining professional and responsive communication with customer personnel

What we’re looking for

  • 3+ years hands-on experience as a heavy equipment, diesel, automotive technician, avionics, industrial controls, or military/vehicle maintenance technician
  • Hands-on low-voltage (12/24V DC) electrical work: harness routing, connector termination, crimping, sensor and actuator installation
  • Able to read and work from wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation drawings
  • Must be able to mobilize on short notice (24 - 72 hours) and deploy for multi-week rotations, role is ~75% travel
  • Valid US drivers license
  • Comfortable with site conditions: extreme heat/cold, dust, altitude, shift work including nights and weekends
  • Proficient with standard business tools (email, ticketing systems, spreadsheets, documentation platforms, instant messaging, and typical suite platforms)
  • Makes sound judgment calls independently on site, with limited real-time support and often poor connectivity, and represent the company professionally at customer sites
  • Strong communicator internally and externally with internal engineering as well as mine site crews.

Why join us

  • Work on real, production-deployed autonomy.
  • Build technology that directly improves safety, efficiency, and productivity.
  • Tackle complex challenges in demanding, real-world environments.
  • Be part of a fast-moving team with high ownership and impact.
  • See your work deployed and making a difference in the field.
  • Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and industry operators.

What else you need to know

This is a field-based role supporting operations across the United States. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change—we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. This position requires travel across the U.S. up to 75% of the time. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel and a highly mobile work environment.

The base starting rate for this role is $27.88 - $35.10 per hour.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
  • 401(k)
  • Equity
  • Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion. Pronto accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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Why work at Atoms

  • High ownership: “Take ownership early, and contribute from day one” — interns and new hires work on live products, not side projects.
  • Hard problems: Solving physical-world automation challenges that most companies won’t attempt — mining, logistics, food production at scale.
  • Compensation: “Outsized rewards for outsized performance” — competitive compensation, healthcare, benefits, and PTO.
  • Culture: “Builders” and “hardcore engineers” who have scaled category-defining companies — a relentless, high-expectation environment focused on excellence.
  • Work policy: Mix of in-office roles (Mountain View, CA; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Austin, TX) and international locations (Vilnius, LTU; Makati, PH; Bogotá, COL; São Paulo, BRA). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but many roles list specific city locations.
  • Tech stack: Modern — Python, TypeScript, Go, Java, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, GraphQL, gRPC, Bazel, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, dbt, Looker, Airflow.
  • Team composition: 25% of employees in technical roles (154 people); strong presence of HR, legal, finance, and operations supporting global scale; talent sourced from CloudKitchens, Amazon, Uber, Google, ProFood Properties, City Storage Systems.

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