Automotive Electrical Technician

Title: Automotive Electrical Technician

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $40-$42/Hour

Locations:

Detroit, MI 48211

Arlington, TX 76010

Spring Hill, TN 37174

Flint, MI 48507

Lansing, MI 48933

Wentzville, MO 63385

Roanoke, IN 46783

Qualifications:

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

Roles and responsibilities include:

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 (team has a schedule rotation, schedule to change based on assigned rotation)

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.

Complete job reports and processing paperwork

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

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 degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline.

Description:

Performs the duties of a Supply Management Planner I. Communicates with suppliers on a day-to-day basis regarding schedule releases. Schedules requirements for purchased material such as economic order quantities optimal inventory level delivery and material replenishment. Responsible for the implementation of optimal logistics processes and the material management systems within the unit and for the logistic performance of the suppliers. Provides support services to Supply Management Specialists.