Automotive Electrical Technician

Automotive Electrical Technician

Contract Duration 12 Months

Job Description:

Our client is looking for skilled Automotive Electrical Technicians in the Arlington, TX Area.

This position is responsible for diagnosing electrical system circuit faults and repairing electrical wiring to OEM standards, diagnosing problems with all vehicle electrical systems, repairing damaged electrical parts, and maintaining electrical repair equipment for an automotive manufacturer.

Provide weekday and some weekend on-site vehicle repair or repair person mentoring/coaching at an OEM vehicle assembly facility: shift hours could be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift (the team has a schedule rotation, scheduled to change based on assigned rotation)

Job Responsibilities:

Diagnose electrical issues and execute a course of action

Provide on-site leadership with estimated time for repairs

Repair and/or replace faulty wiring, connectors, or electrical systems

Install new vehicle wiring systems per OEM standards

Repair and troubleshoot immobilizer and alarm systems

Service of electrical automotive parts

Service and repair electrical systems on new OEM vehicles

Maintain a clean working environment

Automotive Electrical Technician completes job reports and processing paperwork

Instruct and guide other repair personnel to improve their understanding of vehicle electrical systems and subsystems

Present and demonstrate efficient and effective methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle electrical systems and sub-system deficiencies

Conduct root cause analysis to accurately identify the cause(s) of vehicle deficiencies

Act as a Subject Matter Expert for other repair personnel by providing interpretation of vehicle electrical system architectures and schematics

Communicate and share lessons learned with site leadership and other repair personnel on a timely basis

Travel occasionally required (as needed) to work sites in other states

Required Skills:

Minimum of 5 years experience as an electrical repair technician

Advanced knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems

Ability to work in confined vehicle spaces

Complex problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work standing or in a crouched position for long periods

Ability to distinguish subtle color variations

Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective

Ability to read and interpret a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool, and other automotive-related diagnostic test equipment

Ability to effectively conduct one-on-one and small group discussions

Ability to interpret early engineering-level electrical schematic diagrams

Ability to work independently without supervision

Valid Driver's License

Desired Skills:

ASE certifications

Experience as a shop foreman or lead technician

Automotive electrical schematic development experience

Automotive Technical Assistance Center Experience

Required Education:

Associate's Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering, or other related discipline.

Note:

This is NOT a remote position

Travel may be required to other facilities within the US- 20% could be required depending on a location demand.

Candidate must be willing to work/rotate schedule between 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:

Our client transforms operations and sustainment for government and commercial clients worldwide through operational support services, training, and converged environments that integrate physical and digital infrastructures. They deliver a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions across the operations and logistics, aerospace, training, and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian, and international clients.

The career with the client is for those who want to be a part of something larger than themselves and are committed to making a difference. Their high retention rate is a testament to the value we place on employee development.