Automotive Technical Training Director

Precision Tune Auto Care; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Tune Auto Care seeks a Director of Automotive Technical Training & Development to lead the design and delivery of advanced training programs for technicians across our service centers. The role combines deep automotive expertise with a passion for teaching, developing others, and driving technical excellence.

The ideal candidate will oversee classroom, virtual, and hands‑on instruction, stay current with hybrid and EV technology, and partner with HR and operations to measure training

Qualifications

• Deep professional experience in automotive repair, service, diagnostics, or automotive technical development.
• Master Technician‑level knowledge and hands‑on automotive experience required.
• Expert‑level understanding of internal combustion engines and automotive diagnostic systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer‑controlled vehicle systems.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex automotive problems and explain the diagnostic process to others.
• Proven ability to teach, coach, and develop automotive technicians in classroom and hands‑on environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in automotive repair, diagnostics, service procedures, and technical training.
• Develop and personally deliver classroom, virtual, and hands‑on technical training for automotive technicians.
• Create practical training focused on diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair procedures, and technical competency—not simply parts replacement.
• Provide advanced instruction on internal combustion engines, including engine operation, fuel, ignition, emissions, cooling, lubrication, induction, and exhaust systems.
• Develop training related to electrical, electronic, computerized, and diagnostic systems.
• Incorporate hybrid and EV technology, high‑voltage safety, battery systems, and EV diagnostics into training as appropriate.
• Assess technician capabilities, identify skill gaps, and establish technical competency standards.
• Develop technical curriculum, training materials, assessments, demonstrations, and job aids.
• Visit service centers to evaluate technician proficiency, provide technical coaching, and measure training effectiveness.
• Stay current on automotive technology, diagnostic equipment, repair procedures, and industry standards.
• Lead the company's broader Learning & Development strategy in partnership with HR, Operations, field leadership, and executive leadership.
• Partner with franchisees and Operations to identify technical and operational training needs.
• Develop training programs for franchise leadership, managers, and field personnel, including safety, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Establish metrics to measure training effectiveness, technician proficiency, business impact, and ROI.
• Support new systems, processes, and operational initiatives through targeted training.
• Manage training resources, budgets, and external vendors as applicable.

Skills

Automotive experience

Master Technician

EV technology

Diagnostics expertise

Teaching coaching

Education

ASE Master Technician

Automotive tech degree or higher

Education/Training degree preferred

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Precision Tune Auto Care seeks a Director of Automotive Technical Training & Development to lead the design and delivery of advanced training programs for technicians across our service centers. The role combines deep automotive expertise with a passion for teaching, developing others, and driving technical excellence.

The ideal candidate will oversee classroom, virtual, and hands‑on instruction, stay current with hybrid and EV technology, and partner with HR and operations to measure training