Electrical Technician - Junior & Mid-Level

Rafid; Sharjah; On-site; AED 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rafid in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an Electrical Technician at junior and mid levels to support diagnosis, service and repair of automotive electrical systems across multiple brands. The role will evolve from basic tasks under supervision to intermediate electrical diagnosis, wiring repairs, and limited coding/adaptations where allowed, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Candidates should hold an auto-electrical trade certificate, with 0–3 years (junior) or 5–7 years

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or equivalent in Auto-Electrical.
• Junior: 0–3 years workshop experience; fresh graduates may be considered.
• Mid-Level: 5–7 years auto-electrician experience.
• Basic 12V circuits understanding.
• HV awareness training preferred for Mid-Level.
• GCC/UAE workshop experience is an advantage.
• Valid UAE/GCC driving licence and basic English required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and repair vehicle electrical systems.
• Use multimeters, battery testers, test lights, scan tools as needed.
• Read wiring diagrams, connector pinouts, fuse layouts, and repair information.
• Assist with wiring-harness repairs using crimping, soldering, insulation and heat-shrink methods.
• Record diagnostic findings, repairs, parts used, and faults on job cards or DMS.
• Follow safety requirements; high-voltage work only by certified personnel.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Technicians, Job Controllers, Service Advisors, Parts staff, and Diagnostics.
• Junior technicians perform basic tasks under supervision; Mid-Level handles intermediate diagnosis and guidance.

Skills

Electrical diagnosis

CAN/LIN fault finding

Wiring diagrams

Diagnostic tools

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

Auto-Electrical trade certificate

ITI/Technical diploma

GCC/UAE qualification

Tools

Scan tools

Multimeters

Battery testers

Crimping tools

Soldering basics

Job description

Electrical Technician - Junior & Mid-Level

Full-time Auto Maintenance

About the role

This role will support the diagnosis, service,and repair of automotive electrical and electronic systems across multiplevehicle brands. The role level will be determined based on the candidate'sexperience, diagnostic capability, and technical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and repair vehicle electrical systems,including batteries, starting and charging systems, lighting, fuses, wiring,body electrical systems, and related components.
• Use multimeters, battery testers, test lights, scantools, and other approved diagnostic equipment according to the assigned level.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, connector pinouts,fuse layouts, and technical repair information.
• Assist with or perform wiring-harness repairs usingapproved crimping, soldering, insulation, and heat-shrink methods.
• Record diagnostic findings, repairs completed, partsused, and additional faults on job cards or the DMS.
• Follow HSE, ESD, PPE, 5S, and hybrid/EV safetyrequirements at all times; high-voltage work must only be performed byappropriately certified personnel.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Technicians, Job Controllers,Service Advisors, Parts staff, and the Diagnostic Specialist.
• Junior Technicians will perform basic tasks undersupervision, while Mid-Level Technicians will handle intermediate electricaldiagnosis, component repairs, basic coding/adaptations where authorized, andprovide guidance to junior team members.

Requirements

• Trade Certificate, ITI, Vocational Diploma, orequivalent qualification in Auto-Electrical, Automotive Electronics, or MotorVehicle Electrical systems.
• Junior Level: 0-3 years of automotive workshopexperience; fresh graduates with relevant internship or apprenticeshipexperience may be considered.
• Mid-Level: 5-7 years of hands-on auto-electricianexperience in a dealership or established multi-brand workshop.
• Junior candidates should understand basic 12V circuitsand be familiar with hand tools and basic electrical testing equipment.
• Mid-Level candidates should demonstrate systematic faultdiagnosis, wiring-diagram interpretation, harness repair, scan-tool use, andintermediate CAN/LIN fault-finding capability.
• Hybrid/EV awareness training is required when workingaround hybrid or electric vehicles; recognized HV awareness certification ispreferred for Mid-Level candidates.
• Multi-brand and GCC/UAE workshop experience is anadvantage.
• Valid UAE/GCC driving licence is preferred, togetherwith basic English communication and strong safety discipline.