Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Specialist / EV Technician

Zhilian Li Xiang New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) LTD Corp.; San Juan; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Zhilian Li Xiang New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) LTD Corp. is seeking a PDI Specialist to ensure Li Auto vehicles meet luxury-quality standards before handover. You will perform comprehensive inspections across mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic areas and validate OTA updates and calibration of EV sensors.

You will drive functional road tests, verify battery health, charging, and drivetrain performance while documenting defects and coordinating with Master Technicians for resolution.

Qualifications

• Education in automotive engineering or EV technology and related field.
• Experience with EVs or premium brands preferred.
• Strong diagnostic tool proficiency and software familiarity.
• Meticulous visual and sensory inspection to ensure luxury quality.
• Valid clean Professional Driver's License and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Execute PDI checklist ensuring mechanical, electrical, software, and cosmetic standards.
• Initialize smart systems, update OTA firmware, calibrate LiDAR, cameras, and sensors.
• Perform EV battery health, thermal checks, and charging function tests.
• Conduct comprehensive multi-point inspection of interior, exterior, drivetrain, and electronics.
• Test drive to assess NVH, regen braking, and drivability.
• Prepare accessories, manage stockyard movement, and document defects in system.
• Escalate software or mechanical defects to Master Technicians or Service Advisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Digital diagnostic tools

Automotive software

Computer applications

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

Proprietary Li Auto diagnostic software

Job description

About the role

The PDI Specialist ensures every Li Auto vehicle meets strict factory quality, safety, and cosmetic standards prior to customer handover. You will systematically execute the pre-delivery inspection checklist, encompassing mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, intelligent software systems, and overall aesthetics.

Key responsibilities

• Smart System & Software Initialization: Wake vehicles up from "transit mode," update Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware to the latest versions, and calibrate intelligent hardware including LiDAR, cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and ADAS components.

• EV Diagnostics & Battery Checks: Inspect high-voltage battery health, verify thermal management system fluid levels, and test charging functions (AC and DC fast charging) using proprietary Li Auto diagnostic software.

• Comprehensive Multi-Point Inspection: Thoroughly check the vehicle interior, exterior, powertrain, steering, braking, suspension, and electronics using the manufacturer's checklist.

• Cosmetic Quality Control: Inspect interior leather, trim, and exterior paint surfaces for microscopic scratches, dents, chips, or alignment defects.

• Road Testing: Perform functional dynamic test drives to evaluate cabin NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), regenerative braking transition, EREV range-extender engine engagement, and general drivability.

• Accessory & Logistics Preparation: Complete vehicle stenciling, install required loose accessories (floor mats, emergency kits, charging adapters), and manage stockyard inventory movement safely.

• Defect Documentation: Log any identified defects into the Workshop Management System, escalating complex software anomalies or mechanical flaws to Master Technicians or Service Advisors for immediate rectification.

About you

• Education: Technical diploma or degree in Automotive Engineering, Electric Vehicle Technology, or a related mechanical field.

• Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of automotive technician or PDI experience, with a strong preference given to those with background in Electric Vehicles (EVs) or premium luxury brands.

• Technical Skills: High level of comfort with digital diagnostic tools, automotive software systems, and computer applications.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous visual and sensory observation to identify imperfections that would impact a luxury customer experience.

• License: Must possess a valid, clean Professional Driver's License with a proven safe driving record