Automotive Service Technician

Tsmg; Köln; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude AI is seeking a Service Technician Associate to join the Service Operations team, focusing on mechanical maintenance and support for electric and hybrid vehicles. You will perform independent project tasks and collaborate with internal customers and team members.

You will maintain and repair a growing fleet of EVs/HEVs, document findings, diagnose issues using hardware and software, and work with cross-functional teams on electrical, electronic, and autonomous systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of employment experience.
• Experience working on vehicles professionally. Garage experience preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Expect to potentially travel up to 15% of the time for training and/or support of other office locations.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to meet Latitude AI’s minimum driving-record requirements, as verified by Motor Vehicle Record background checks prior to hire and periodically thereafter.
• Ability to meet Latitude’s Vehicle Operator safety screening requirements, including drug screening and criminal background checks conducted prior to hire and periodically thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a growing fleet of hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Accurately document all findings and track time accordingly.
• Diagnose issues using supplied hardware and software combinations.
• Communicate with cross functioning teams on electrical and electronic systems and autonomous control systems.
• Follow documented work instructions completely and accurately.
• Validate DAT (Driver Assist Technologies), ADAS and AV and EV systems functionality.
• Work in small teams as needed to complete any engineering requirements.
• Track inventory of the location's parts and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Safety screening compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic tools

CAN bus knowledge

Job description

As a Service Technician Associate you will work as part of the Service Operations teamproviding electric and hybrid vehicle mechanical maintenance and support. In thisposition you will also perform independent project tasks and collaborate with internalcustomers and team members.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and repair a growing fleet of hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Accurately document all findings and track time accordingly.
• Diagnose issues using supplied hardware and software combinations.
• Communicate with cross functioning teams on electrical and electronic systems and autonomous control systems.
• Follow documented work instructions completely and accurately.
• Validate DAT (Driver Assist Technologies), ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems), AV (Autonomous Vehicle) and EV (Electric Vehicle) systems functionality.
• Work in small teams as needed to complete any engineering requirements.
• Track inventory of the location's parts and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

What you’ll need to succeed

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two (2) years of employmentexperience.
• Experience working on vehicles professionally. Garage experience preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Expect to potentially travel up to 15% of the time for training and/or support ofother office locations.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to meet Latitude AI’s minimum drivingrecord requirements, as verified by Motor Vehicle Record background checks priorto hire and periodically thereafter.
• Ability to meet Latitude’s Vehicle Operator safety screening requirements, includingdrug screening and criminal background checks conducted prior to hire andperiodically thereafter.

Nice to have:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar.
• Knowledge of Google Suite programs including Documents, Sheets and Gmail.
• Able to create, modify, and install wiring systems and harnesses.
• Experience with the function, installation, repair, and replacement of autonomousvehicles or active safety equipment.
• Experience with flashing and re-flashing automotive control modules and CAN(Controller Area Network) bus operation.Familiar with vehicle integration software and data collection.
• Familiar with the use of oscilloscope or picoscope.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Thecontractor is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone in an office environment. Light to moderate lifting of upto 50 pounds is required. The contractor is required to frequently stand, walk, or sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to regularly reach with hands andarms. Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision,color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Regular and predictable attendanceis required.