Automotive Engineering Tech - Vehicle Quality & Prototyping

MSX International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MSX International in Irvine, CA is seeking an automotive dealership technician to support media events and provide hands-on technical assistance for vehicle quality, engineering, and service operations.

The role includes inspecting and installing warranty and test parts, validating labor times, and documenting findings. You will perform repairs and maintenance on fleet vehicles and prototypes while supporting LTS activities, with opportunities to contribute to recalls and campaigns.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Automotive Vocational Program preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as an automotive dealership technician or in a comparable bumper-to-bumper repair role.
• ASE certification preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; DMS experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support media events for new model introductions and provide technical assistance related to vehicle quality, engineering, and service operations.
• Investigate, inspect, and install warranty and test parts, including test driving vehicles to validate performance.
• Validate current labor times for labor time guides and assist LTS Engineering Technicians, including written and video documentation of findings.
• Assist Product and Accessory Quality Engineers with Labor Time Studies and ensure accurate self-documentation of all procedures.
• Perform repairs, maintenance, and PDI inspections on fleet vehicles, test vehicles, and new model prototypes.
• Provide technical support for all vehicle quality improvement activities.
• Review vehicle records, determine necessary repairs, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of recalls, service campaigns, and warranty repair procedures.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Automotive Vocational Program

ASE certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office 365

DMS experience

Job description

MSX International in Irvine, CA is seeking an automotive dealership technician to support media events and provide hands-on technical assistance for vehicle quality, engineering, and service operations.

The role includes inspecting and installing warranty and test parts, validating labor times, and documenting findings. You will perform repairs and maintenance on fleet vehicles and prototypes while supporting LTS activities, with opportunities to contribute to recalls and campaigns.