Specialist Automotive Technician – High Voltage and Vehicle Diagnostics
Location: Oceanside, CA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Travel: Domestic and international travel required as assigned
Schedule: Weekend availability required
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on development, prototype, and production vehicles. This role combines hands-on mechanical and electrical work with high-voltage diagnostics, vehicle software updates, and support for engineering and testing activities.
The ideal candidate has extensive automotive repair experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work independently while communicating findings clearly to engineers and workshop staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair high-voltage electrical and battery systems.
- Use Xentry diagnostic tools to troubleshoot, program, and update vehicle systems.
- Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
- Install development parts and perform vehicle modifications to support testing.
- Prepare vehicles for emissions and certification testing in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Build and install high- and low-voltage wiring harnesses and breakout boxes.
- Perform vehicle alignments using Hunter equipment.
- Troubleshoot vehicle communication networks and analyze diagnostic data to identify root causes.
- Perform software updates on vehicle control units.
- Lead small projects independently and communicate progress, findings, and repair status.
- Support offsite development test drives and testing activities.
- Coordinate parts information, logistics, and workshop workflows.
- Document repairs, modifications, testing, and vehicle support activities.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe work environment.
Required Qualifications
- 8–10 years of automotive diagnostic and repair experience.
- High school diploma or GED; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Mercedes-Benz Automotive Mechanic Certification.
- ASE A1–A8 certifications and Section 609 certification.
- Strong hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- High-voltage electrical and/or battery systems experience.
- Proficiency with Xentry diagnostics and programming.
- Experience with diagnostic and measurement tools such as CANalyzer, CANape, DTS Monaco, and Diagmera.
- Understanding of electronic control unit (ECU) hardware, software, and vehicle system functionality.
- Experience troubleshooting CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Star 1, 2, and 3.x vehicle systems.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with diverse technical teams.
- Ability to learn new automotive technologies and manage assigned projects independently.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work weekends as needed.
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