Automotive Electrical Technician

Automotive Electrical Technician

Work Location: Wentzville, MO 63385 Duration: 12 Months (Possible for extension) Pay rate range: $35 $39/hr on W2 (All inclusive) Role Overview: Travel may be required to other facilities within the US- 20% could be required depending on a location demand.

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 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:

• Associates Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline.