Senior Automotive Technician

What to expect :

• Perform detailed and thorough inspections and repair of all test vehicles
• Perform SW and HW updates including reporting systems with guidance from Sr. Technicians
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of test vehicles as defined
• Provide full vehicle support for entire concern test vehicles as requested
• Assist in maintain workshop tool, tire, and service part inventory
• Provide technical support for visiting test groups
• Install, remove and maintain data logging equipment for information gathering from vehicles
• Inspection of assigned vehicles
• Receiving of parts from Germany and other stations
• Sampling and collection of fluids with full documentation
• Maintain and update engineering tools such as iDEX, Diagra, ODIS, and CP Tool with guidance from Sr. Technicians
• Prepare vehicles for scrapping
• Prepare vehicles for rotation for external drivers
• Safety and cleanliness of work area is mandatory and common areas
• Provide overall support for tasks unrelated to vehicle testing for department operations
• Support of test driver needs and questions before and after shifts

• 3-5 years automotive background & technical experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Automotive vocational technical training
  
  Dealership product training
• Certificate in Automotive Technology
• At least two ASE Certifications
• Valid driver's license with good DMV record
• Basic ability with Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organized and dependable
• Ability to work well independently and with minimal supervision
• Minimum two ASE certifications :
  One powertrain related
• Recent Automotive drivetrain diagnostic experience
• Extensive knowledge as an Automotive Technician

• Previous experience working as a Technician in an Engineering Test and Development Environment
• Diagnostic experience including VAS testers
• Self-organized
• Organize and maintain a clean work environment
• Resource management
• German and / or Spanish language skills
• Forklift certification and operation

• Work schedule based on business requirements (min. 40 hours / week) including occasional
• Saturday or occasional overtime, core work hours 7AM – 4PM
• Occasional domestic travel required for business & training and possibly to international locations
• Often driving a motor vehicle, incl. performance class, special training required
• Commonly sit at a desk or table
• Frequent walk, stand, or stop. Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

• $23.73 / hr
• Full time position
• Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med / Dent / Vision
• Employer paid STD / LTD / Life
• 401k Retirement program
• Generous paid vacation / sick / holidays
• Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment