German Automotive Technician

German Autowerke; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 67,200 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employer-paid health insurance

3% 401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Closed weekends

Factory-level scan tools

Strong workflow systems

Job summary

German Autowerke in Oceanside, CA, is seeking an experienced European Automotive Technician to deliver high-quality diagnostics and repairs with pride in workmanship.

The role offers a base salary starting around $5,600/month, production bonuses, and generous benefits, including 50% employer-paid health insurance. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience.

The work environment is focused on quality, with no hectic sales pressures or micromanagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive experience required.
• Strong diagnostic ability on European vehicles needed.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, drivability, and mechanical faults.

Responsibilities

• Fix vehicles correctly, focusing on thorough documentation.
• Work in a professional environment without micromanagement.
• Participate in OE-level repair procedures.

Skills

European vehicle diagnostic ability

Ability to diagnose electrical faults

Ability to use wiring diagrams

Professional communication

Pride in workmanship

Tools

PicoScope

ISTA

XENTRY

ODIS

PIWIS

Job description

European Automotive Technician

German Autowerke Inc. — Oceanside, CA

If you’re the technician everyone comes to for difficult diagnostics, electrical problems, drivability issues, or the jobs nobody else can figure out — keep reading.

German Autowerke is a dealership-level independent shop specializing exclusively in BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, and MINI. We are not a high-volume discount shop, and we are not looking for entry-level technicians.

We’re looking for an experienced European diagnostic technician who takes pride in fixing vehicles correctly, documenting thoroughly, and working in a professional environment without flat-rate games, chaos, or micromanagement.

What Makes This Different:

• No weekends. Ever.
• No nights.
• No holidays.
• No “sell everything” culture.
• No rushed guesswork diagnostics.
• No management breathing down your neck.

We focus on:

• Proper diagnostics.
• OE-level repair procedures.
• High-quality workmanship.
• Long-term customer relationships.
• A real 4-year / 40,000-mile warranty.

If you care more about fixing cars correctly than beating book time at all costs, you’ll probably fit in well here.

Compensation:

• Base salary starting around $5,600/month depending on experience.
• Production bonus structure up to $70/flagged hour.
• Typical experienced technician earnings: $92,000–$136,000+.
• Top performers can earn substantially more.

Benefits:

• 50% employer-paid health insurance.
• 3% 401(k) match.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Closed weekends.
• Modern, well-lit facility.
• Factory-level scan tools.
• PicoScope.
• ISTA, XENTRY, ODIS, PIWIS access.
• Strong workflow systems and support staff.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• 5+ years automotive experience.
• Strong European vehicle diagnostic ability.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, drivability, CAN/network, and mechanical faults.
• Ability to use wiring diagrams and scopes confidently.
• Professional communication and documentation.
• Pride in workmanship.

Preferred:

• BMW ISTA experience.
• Mercedes XENTRY experience.
• PicoScope experience.
• ASE or manufacturer certifications.
• Previous European shop experience.

This Is Probably NOT a Good Fit If:

• You struggle with diagnostics.
• You rely heavily on parts swapping.
• You dislike documentation or DVIs.
• You need constant supervision.
• You want a fast-paced “production only” environment.
• You’re looking for the easiest shop possible.