Automotive Diagnostics & Vehicle Systems Technician

Applus+ IDIADA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

APPLUS IDIADA is seeking a technically capable technician to execute testing and instrumentation activities for Chassis, Active Safety and Durability programs. You will perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting across mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear documentation, and the ability to work across teams. A valid California driver’s license, flexibility for extended hours, and occasional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Automotive or electromechanical technician foundation.
• Experience performing inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work across mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
• Basic Linux familiarity, including terminal navigation and ability to review logs or error outputs.
• Clear documentation habits and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Safe work practices and sound operational judgment.
• Travel availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and basic software-facing systems.
• Support hardware and software retrofit activity as needed.
• Document issues, work performed, parts used, and vehicle readiness status clearly.
• Communicate identified issues, repair status, and support needs to operations and support teams.
• Help return vehicles to deployment-ready status as quickly and safely as possible.
• Follow established safety procedures and use sound judgment while supporting fleet operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safe work practices

Travel availability

Linux basics

Tools

Slack

Jira

Google Suite

Job description

APPLUS IDIADA is seeking a technically capable technician to execute testing and instrumentation activities for Chassis, Active Safety and Durability programs. You will perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting across mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear documentation, and the ability to work across teams. A valid California driver’s license, flexibility for extended hours, and occasional travel are expected.