Senior Automotive Technician

Overview

Duration-12 Months

Years of Relevant

Experience:

Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job

3-5 years job related experience. Automotive background & technical experience.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Automotive vocational technical training
• At least two ASE Certifications
• Previous experience working as a Technician in an Engineering Test and Development Environment

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Valid driver’s license with good DMV record
• Solid knowledge of the English language
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy – skilled in use of software / Engineering tools
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems

Knowledge or certifications unique to this role

• 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
• Extensive knowledge as an Automotive Technician on Audi/VW vehicles
• Diagnostic experience including VAS testers
• Organize and maintain a clean work environment
• 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

Brief summary which describes nature and level of work

This role supports all Test Fleet Activities as needed determined by Management or Station Coordinator.

Main responsibility – assign 90% of time spent

• 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

Additional responsibilities – assign 10% of time

• 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