Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Description

Seattle, WA | Porsche | Luxury performance brand | Flat-rate | PTAP | Porsche certified | ASE certified | Veterans encouraged to apply | $35 - $55/hr flat rate

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Porsche Seattle North represents one of the most storied performance brands in the world -- a marque with an uncompromising standard for engineering and precision. Our guests are passionate, knowledgeable, and trust us with vehicles that mean a great deal to them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Diagnose and repair Porsche vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, advanced electrical, suspension, PASM, PDK, and beyond -- using Porsche diagnostic platforms and OEM procedures

• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings clearly to service advisors to support guest authorization

• Execute repairs to Porsche factory specifications with speed, accuracy, and zero shortcuts

• Complete repair orders accurately -- documenting all work performed, parts used, and labor with precision

• Stay current on Porsche technical service bulletins, PIWIS updates, and evolving repair procedures

• Perform test drives to validate diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation that reflects the standard of the Porsche brand

• Contribute to a shop culture where technical excellence and craftsmanship are the baseline

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Porsche factory certifications strongly preferred -- PTAP graduates and candidates with Porsche-specific training are strongly encouraged to apply

• Prior Porsche dealership experience preferred -- European luxury or performance brand technicians with strong diagnostic backgrounds are welcome

• Strong command of Porsche vehicle systems -- PIWIS diagnostic platform experience a significant advantage

• Solid diagnostic foundation -- able to work through complex, multi-system problems with precision and process

• ASE certifications a strong plus

• Low comeback rate and a personal standard for quality that doesn't require managing

• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role -- lifting, bending, and standing throughout the shift

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• A craftsmanship mindset -- working on Porsche vehicles is a privilege, and you treat it that way

WHAT WE OFFER

• $35 - $55/hr flat rate -- rate based on experience, certifications, and diagnostic depth

• Progressive pay plan -- Porsche factory certifications and tenure increase your rate over time

• Paid Porsche manufacturer training and certification support

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• State-of-the-art facility with current Porsche diagnostic tools and technology

• Clear career path -- strong technicians grow into senior tech, shop foreman, and service management roles at Swickard

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY PORSCHE SEATTLE NORTH

• Porsche is one of the most technically demanding and rewarding brands to work on -- the diagnostic complexity and engineering precision attract technicians who take their craft seriously

• Seattle is a sophisticated, affluent market with a strong Porsche ownership base -- consistent service volume and a clientele that appreciates exceptional technical work

• PTAP graduates have a clear path to grow their Porsche-specific expertise in a well-equipped, high-caliber shop

• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- shape how we treat our team just as much as our guests

• Leadership that invests in your certifications, your development, and your long-term career growth

Porsche Seattle North gives a skilled flat-rate technician the brand, the tools, and the market to do exceptional work. Whether you're a certified Porsche tech looking for the right shop or a PTAP graduate ready to start your career on the marque you trained for -- this is a store that takes the craft as seriously as you do.

If you bring the tech