Automotive Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Specialist Technician (High Voltage Diagnostics & Vehicle Systems)

Location: Oceanside, CA

Join a Team Driving the Future of Automotive Innovation

Are you a highly skilled automotive technician with expertise in high-voltage systems, advanced diagnostics, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles? We’re looking for an experienced Specialist Technician to support cutting-edge vehicle development, diagnostics, and prototype testing in a fast-paced engineering environment.

This is an opportunity to work alongside engineers on next-generation vehicle technologies, perform advanced diagnostics, and contribute directly to the development and validation of premium automotive systems.

What You’ll Do

As a Specialist Technician, you’ll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and supporting development and production vehicles while serving as a technical expert for complex electrical and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of high-voltage vehicle systems.
• Utilize Mercedes-Benz Xentry diagnostic and programming tools to identify and resolve complex vehicle issues.
• Conduct precision vehicle alignments using Hunter alignment equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on development and production vehicles.
• Install and retrofit prototype and development components into test vehicles.
• Prepare vehicles for emissions and certification testing in accordance with government regulations.
• Build and modify high- and low-voltage wiring harnesses and breakout boxes.
• Perform software updates and programming of vehicle control units (ECUs).
• Troubleshoot vehicle communication networks including CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and related systems.
• Support vehicle development programs, prototype evaluations, and off-site testing activities.
• Lead small technical projects independently while collaborating with engineering teams.
• Accurately document diagnostics, repairs, testing activities, and technical findings.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workshop environment.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support engineering and testing initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent work experience)
• Mercedes-Benz Automotive Mechanic Certification
• 8–10 years of professional automotive diagnostic and repair experience
• Extensive experience with:
• High-voltage vehicle systems
• Electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagnostics
• Mercedes-Benz Xentry diagnostics and programming
• ECU diagnostics, software updates, and programming
• Strong understanding of vehicle communication networks including:
• CAN
• LIN
• FlexRay
• Star1, Star2, and Star3.x systems
• Experience using advanced diagnostic tools such as:
• CANalyzer
• CANape
• DTS Monaco
• Diagmera
• Ability to analyze diagnostic data and determine root causes of complex vehicle issues.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multicultural environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekends.

Preferred Certifications

• ASE A1–A8 Certifications
• ASE 609 Certification
• High-voltage battery or EV system experience

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Work on next-generation Mercedes-Benz vehicle technology.
• Collaborate directly with engineers on prototype and development vehicles.
• Solve highly technical electrical and software-related vehicle challenges.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge automotive systems, diagnostics, and validation testing.
• Join a collaborative team where technical expertise is valued and innovation is encouraged.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a passionate automotive professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and thrives in an engineering-focused environment. If you’re an expert in diagnostics, high-voltage systems, ECU programming, and advanced vehicle networking—and you’re excited about working on the future of automotive technology—we’d love to hear from you.