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Automotive Electrical Technician

Compunnel

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$35-40 /h
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Detroit, MI
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First Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Provide weekday and some weekend on-site vehicle repair at an OEM vehicle assembly

• 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

facility: shift hours 6am – 6pm

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

**Required Education:

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

Desired Skills:

• ASE certifications

• Experience as a shop foreman or lead technician

• Automotive electrical schematic development experience

• Automotive Technical Assistance Center Experience