Lead Diagnostic Specialist - Hybrid & EV Systems

Rafid Automotive Solutions; Sharjah; On-site; AED 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Rafid Automotive Solutions seeks a Technical Specialist - Diagnostic with hybrid and EV knowledge to act as the workshop's technical authority for complex diagnostics and high-voltage safety. You will guide multi-brand repairs and lead resolution of escalated cases.

Experience with EV/hybrid diagnostics and OEM procedures is essential, with a strong emphasis on mentoring technicians and maintaining thorough documentation for warranty claims.

Qualifications

• Requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Mandatory OEM Master Technician or equivalent highest-level certification from at least one major brand.
• Mandatory Recognized Hybrid/EV High-Voltage Safety Certification (IMI Level 3/4 EV, NIDA HV Safety, IRATA, OEM HV certification).
• Minimum 8–12 years total automotive technician experience, with 3–5 years in advanced diagnostics.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with hybrid/EV vehicles and multi-brand workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, electronic, mechanical, and software faults across ICE, Hybrid, PHEV, and BEV vehicles.
• Perform HV system diagnostics on hybrid/electric vehicles including batteries, inverters, DC-DC, motors, regenerative braking, and thermal management.
• Follow OEM HV safety procedures: HV isolation, insulated PPE, LOTO, and HV tools.
• Operate brand-specific diagnostic equipment across multiple brands and aftermarket platforms.
• Conduct fault-finding using wiring diagrams, CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Ethernet, oscilloscope measurements, and live data interpretation.
• Lead ECU coding, programming, flashing, key/immobiliser programming, and ADAS calibration per OEM specs.
• Drive Fix-It-Right-First-Time initiatives by analyzing repeat repair cases and implementing root-cause actions.
• Open and manage cases with OEM TAC and document findings for future reference.
• Mentor mid/junior technicians; lead in-house training sessions and toolbox talks.
• Maintain internal database/library of solved cases, TSBs, and known fixes accessible to the workshop team.

Skills

HV safety

Hybrid/EV diagnostics

Multi-brand experience

Mentoring

Root-cause analysis

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Toyota Techstream

Nissan Consult

BMW ISTA/ICOM

Mercedes XENTRY/DAS

Ford IDS/FDRS

Hyundai GDS

VAS/ODIS (VW Group)

Land Rover Pathfinder/Topix

Bosch KTS

Launch

Autel MaxiSys

Job description

Rafid Automotive Solutions seeks a Technical Specialist - Diagnostic with hybrid and EV knowledge to act as the workshop's technical authority for complex diagnostics and high-voltage safety. You will guide multi-brand repairs and lead resolution of escalated cases.

Experience with EV/hybrid diagnostics and OEM procedures is essential, with a strong emphasis on mentoring technicians and maintaining thorough documentation for warranty claims.