Advanced Automotive Technician - Tech 2 (LOCAL)

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JOB TITLE: Advanced Automotive Technician (Tech 2)
Location: Newark, CA
Pay Rate: $28/hour
Shift: Monday-Friday -- 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
▪ Flexibility with working weekends
The Automotive Mechanic is responsible for inspection, repair and diagnostic services. You will work on computer systems diagnosis, electrical troubleshooting, and mechanical/electrical component replacement. You must have the ability to explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include other associates and customers.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build/assemble state of the art automotive prototype vehicle and test benches

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles and test bench systems

• Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary cooperative environment on prototype, pre-production, show, and production vehicles.

• Apply critical thinking skills to work without instruction, manuals or workbooks

• Working with engineering to fabricate and/or modify system and subsystem components

• Maintain a high knowledge level of high voltage, low voltage, and general electric vehicle systems

• Drive vehicles to evaluate vehicle health status, test features, collect data, to support cross functional team in development and production environment

• Follow systematic processes, document potential issues and improvements, and contribute to enhancing team efficiency

• Help team to create and develop service and maintenance documents (service manual procedures, containments, etc.). Ability to problem-solve both Technical and Process-flow issues


Qualifications/Requirements:

• Automotive technician degree, certification or equivalent work experience

• Own and bring your own professional automotive toolbox

• 5 years Automotive Technician or relevant experience, with preferably 2 years Luxury Automobile Technician experience

• Must possess a valid drivers license with clean records (DMV record will be obtained periodically)

• Exhibit an unwavering commitment to safety and exceptional attention to detail

• Demonstrated track record of excellence in past positions

• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experience, exhibiting excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Thrive in a dynamic environment and adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Understanding of Electrical schematics and capability to create simple test boards

• Working knowledge of CAN communications


Preferred/Advantageous:

• Skilled in fabrication (welding, milling, lathe) and wire harness building (soldering, crimping, splicing) etc.

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and travel for work to Lucid facilities, showrooms, test tracks, and testing routes (this is not a regular daily requirement)

• 1 year electric vehicle technician experience

• 1 years ADAS related experience including diagnosis, repair, calibration, etc.

• Senior technician, master technician, or team lead experience

• Hold OEM Master Technician Certification, EPA 609 Certification, or ASE Certification(s)

• Professional Race team experience


Environmental Requirements:

• May be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise

• Some duties performed outside in all weather conditions

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds

• Must be able to work at heights up to 20-25 feet

• Regularly stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours