German Automotive Technician

Job Description

Job Description

European Automotive Technician

German Autowerke Inc. — Oceanside, CA

If you’re the technician everyone comes to for difficult diagnostics, electrical problems, drivability issues, or the jobs nobody else can figure out — keep reading.

German Autowerke is a dealership-level independent shop specializing exclusively in BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, and MINI. We are not a high-volume discount shop, and we are not looking for entry-level technicians.

We’re looking for an experienced European diagnostic technician who takes pride in fixing vehicles correctly, documenting thoroughly, and working in a professional environment without flat-rate games, chaos, or micromanagement.

What Makes This Different:

• No weekends. Ever.
• No nights.
• No holidays.
• No “sell everything” culture.
• No rushed guesswork diagnostics.
• No management breathing down your neck.

We focus on:

• Proper diagnostics.
• OE-level repair procedures.
• High-quality workmanship.
• Long-term customer relationships.
• A real 4-year / 40,000-mile warranty.

If you care more about fixing cars correctly than beating book time at all costs, you’ll probably fit in well here.

Compensation:

• Base salary starting around $5,600/month depending on experience.
• Production bonus structure up to $70/flagged hour.
• Typical experienced technician earnings: $92,000–$136,000+.
• Top performers can earn substantially more.

Benefits:

• 50% employer-paid health insurance.
• 3% 401(k) match.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Closed weekends.
• Modern, well-lit facility.
• Factory-level scan tools.
• PicoScope.
• ISTA, XENTRY, ODIS, PIWIS access.
• Strong workflow systems and support staff.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• 5+ years automotive experience.
• Strong European vehicle diagnostic ability.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, drivability, CAN/network, and mechanical faults.
• Ability to use wiring diagrams and scopes confidently.
• Professional communication and documentation.
• Pride in workmanship.

Preferred:

• BMW ISTA experience.
• Mercedes XENTRY experience.
• PicoScope experience.
• ASE or manufacturer certifications.
• Previous European shop experience.

This Is Probably NOT a Good Fit If:

• You struggle with diagnostics.
• You rely heavily on parts swapping.
• You dislike documentation or DVIs.
• You need constant supervision.
• You want a fast-paced “production only” environment.
• You’re looking for the easiest shop possible.

About German Autowerke:

• Over 35 years serving North County San Diego.
• 250+ five-star reviews.
• Family-owned.
• Professional customer base.
• Dealership-level clientele without dealership politics.