Joshua Bicknell
About Joshua Bicknell
Joshua Bicknell is a Fleet Technician at Kodiak Robotics, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in automotive technology, having held various technician roles at companies such as Porsche Stevens Creek and DiDi.
Work at Kodiak Robotics
Joshua Bicknell has been employed as a Fleet Technician at Kodiak Robotics since 2023. His role is based in Mountain View, California, where he works on-site. In this position, he is responsible for maintaining and upgrading a fleet of autonomous vehicles, achieving a consistent online rate of above 90%. His expertise includes diagnosing and repairing AV sensor suites, which encompass radar, cameras, LIDARs, network systems, power systems, and cooling management.
Previous Experience in Automotive Technology
Before joining Kodiak Robotics, Joshua Bicknell held various positions in the automotive industry. He worked as an Automotive Technician at Porsche Stevens Creek from 2018 to 2020 and at Stevens Creek BMW from 2013 to 2018. He also served as an Engineering Technician at DiDi from 2021 to 2023, where he gained experience in technical support and vehicle maintenance. His career in automotive technology began at Peter Pan BMW Service and included a long tenure at Walts Automotive.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Bicknell studied at WyoTech, where he earned a Diploma in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician from 2005 to 2007. He furthered his education at De Anza College, achieving an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Liberal Arts - Science, Math, and Engineering from 2012 to 2015. His educational background supports his technical skills, including proficiency in using Linux for diagnosing technical issues in autonomous vehicles.
Technical Skills and Projects
Joshua Bicknell possesses a range of technical skills relevant to the field of autonomous vehicles. He has collaborated with software engineers in the US and China to address complex software issues and conduct critical testing for LIDAR performance and cooling system design. He built a custom corexy FDM 3D printer to produce essential components for vehicles, such as LIDAR mounts and antenna covers. Additionally, he utilized Solidworks for designing upgraded cooling system ducting and fan controller assemblies.
Achievements in Vehicle Hardware Conversion
In his role, Joshua Bicknell led the successful conversion of an early generation vehicle to incorporate new generation hardware. This project involved extensive tasks such as power system load calculations, trunk hardware bracket fabrication, and modifications to the roof hardware and liquid cooling system design. His ability to manage these tasks with limited engineering support demonstrates his technical proficiency and problem-solving capabilities.