Automotive Technician – Media Events & Prototyping

MSX International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MSX International in Irvine, CA is seeking an automotive technician to support media events for new model releases and provide vehicle quality technical assistance. The role involves repairs, maintenance, diagnostics, and documenting findings for labor time studies.

You will prepare vehicles for VIP events, manage repair orders, and coordinate parts with engineering and PR teams, while ensuring a clean, safe work environment and adherence to recalls and warranty procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Automotive Vocational Program completion preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as an automotive dealership technician or similar bumper-to-bumper role.
• ASE certification preferred but not required.
• Strong diagnostic and vehicle repair skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; DMS experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

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.
• Create and maintain Repair Orders (ROs) for all work performed.
• Order required parts and shop supplies for Engineering and fleet vehicle repairs.
• Prepare vehicles for departmental needs such as VIP events, marketing activities, media functions, and special programs.
• Provide technical support for Engineering and PR teams, including preparing vehicles for media introduction events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Perform accurate daily recordkeeping and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the project manager.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Vehicle repair

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Automotive Vocational Program

ASE certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

DMS experience

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

MSX International in Irvine, CA is seeking an automotive technician to support media events for new model releases and provide vehicle quality technical assistance. The role involves repairs, maintenance, diagnostics, and documenting findings for labor time studies.

You will prepare vehicles for VIP events, manage repair orders, and coordinate parts with engineering and PR teams, while ensuring a clean, safe work environment and adherence to recalls and warranty procedures.