Full-Time
ADAS Calibration Technician
Updated on 9/11/2026
Kinetic
51-200 employees
AI-powered robotic maintenance centers for EVs/AVs
Compensation Overview
$24 - $30/hr
Inglewood, CA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Automotive Service & Repair (1) |
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- Demonstrated skill with advanced driver assistance system calibration tools, original equipment manufacturer and aftermarket diagnostic equipment, and electrical diagnostics and repair techniques.
- At least two years of automotive repair experience with hands-on knowledge in advanced driver assistance system calibrations.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle record check.
- The ability to lift approximately 50 pounds, use basic hand tools, work outdoors, and operate manual-transmission vehicles.
- One or more of the following certifications or training: ASE A6 or B5, I-CAR ADAS Technician, MECP, or other industry-recognized training.
- A passing grade on the Kinetic Technician assessment test.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, calibrate, and validate advanced driver assistance system components, including LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors, in accordance with original equipment manufacturer specifications.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers while adhering to dispatch schedules and completing tasks on time.
- Consult vehicle maintenance manuals and follow original equipment manufacturer service procedures to restore advanced driver assistance system performance to baseline and follow industry best practices.
- Conduct advanced driver assistance system maintenance services, including module and system setup, electrical troubleshooting, and in-depth diagnostics.
- Pick up and drop off vehicles requiring calibration.
- Record calibration and diagnostic processes and create detailed reports supporting traceability, quality assurance, and informed decision-making.
- Provide feedback to engineering and product development teams to streamline calibration processes, improve application software, artificial intelligence models, and robotic systems, and support new feature design.
- Guide and mentor junior technicians to support their skill development and career growth.
- Follow all safety guidelines and prescribed operational standards.
- Assist with equipment upkeep, inventory management, moving or rearranging equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Kinetic Auto provides the Kinetic Center, an all-in-one digital vehicle maintenance system for electric and autonomous vehicles used by repair shops and fleet operators. It combines robotics, proprietary AI, and in-house expertise to service modern vehicles with speed and precision without costly new equipment. The center uses sensors and data to streamline the workflow from pickup to drop-off, reducing end-to-end cycle time from 24 hours to about 60 minutes and improving target placement accuracy from 5 cm to 0.5 cm. Its goal is to modernize automotive maintenance for the next generation of vehicles, offering turnkey, potentially subscription-based solutions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$31M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 24, 2026 Phoenix and Inglewood openings expanded Kinetic into Arizona and Los Angeles.
- Kinetic already serves Fix Auto, Chilton Auto Body, and Century 1st Auto Body.
- Growing ADAS content on vehicles increases outsourced calibration demand across 2026 and 2027.
What critics are saying
- Kinetic has only $31 million total funding against a capital-intensive hub rollout.
- Insurers and OEM-certified networks can internalize ADAS calibration work by 2027.
- Loss of repair-shop trust or carrier rule-set changes would cripple Kinetic Vision adoption.
What makes Kinetic unique
- Kinetic combines robotics, AI, and calibration expertise across 11 hubs as of June 24, 2026.
- Kinetic Vision builds 3D digital twins and insurance-optimized estimates in minutes.
- Kinetic serves ADAS and autonomous-vehicle repairs, not generic body-shop workflows.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 12%Kinetic enters Arizona with two Phoenix ADAS hubs, opens first Los angeles-area location. Kinetic, which operates a network of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration and diagnostics hubs, has opened three new facilities - two in Phoenix and one in Inglewood, California - expanding its third-party calibration network to 11 locations across four states. The Phoenix openings mark the company's entry into Arizona. The hubs provide appraisal, diagnostics, programming and calibration services for ADAS-equipped vehicles, serving collision repair facilities and dealerships in the Phoenix metro area and southern Los Angeles County. As ADAS content becomes standard across the vehicle fleet and calibration requirements grow more complex, a growing number of collision repair facilities outsource
Kinetic, an AI-enabled service hub operator for modern vehicles, has opened three new facilities: two in Phoenix, marking its first entry into Arizona, and one in Los Angeles. The hubs provide precision appraisal, diagnostics, programming and calibration services for vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicle platforms. The facilities use Kinetic's proprietary AI, computer vision and robotics technology, including Kinetic Vision for repair estimates and Kinetic ID for identifying calibration needs. The Phoenix locations span 6,000 and 8,600 square feet, whilst the 8,000-square-foot Inglewood facility serves various Los Angeles County communities. Founded in 2021, Kinetic now operates 11 locations across California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, supporting the growing demand for specialised ADAS calibration services.
Kinetic launches AI imaging system for collision repair facilities. Kinetic announced the launch of an AI-powered imaging system designed to speed up the collision repair estimating process. The system, called Kinetic Vision, uses computer vision to scan damaged vehicles and create 3D digital models. The company's data analytics system, Kinetic Intelligence, then generates repair estimates, which are reviewed by estimators before being sent to insurance carriers and customers. Kinetic said the system aims to reduce disputes between repairers and insurers over estimates and cut the time needed to approve repairs. "Kinetic is focused on modernizing the collision repair industry with technology that improves accuracy, efficiency and trust," said Nikhil
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