Junior Automotive Performance Tech – Installations & R&D

Z1 Motorsports, Inc.; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Z1 Motorsports, Inc. is seeking an Entry-Level Performance Technician to perform basic automotive performance installations and support R&D through part test-fitting and validation.

You will collaborate with engineering to ensure prototype parts fit correctly and meet quality standards in a busy shop. The role requires foundational mechanical skills, clear communication, and meticulous attention to detail to document fitment issues and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and provide objective, clear feedback to product developers and engineers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to report fitment concerns, part clearances, or hardware defects immediately.
• High standard for shop cleanliness, tool organization, and safe work procedures
• Hands-on experience performing basic automotive repair or aftermarket installations (intakes, exhausts, brakes, or suspension service).

Responsibilities

• Execute basic performance component installations, including aftermarket intake systems, cat-back and axle-back exhausts, and standard brake service/upgrades.
• Collaborate directly with the engineering and R&D team to test-fit prototype and pre-production aftermarket parts.
• Verbatim communicate and document any fitment issues, hardware discrepancies, or installation clearances encountered during test-fitting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, ensuring tools and shop equipment are properly cared for and returned after use.
• Conduct pre- and post-installation visual checks to ensure all work meets quality standards and safety guidelines.

Skills

Instruction following

Communication skills

Shop cleanliness

Hands-on automotive work

Job description

Z1 Motorsports, Inc. is seeking an Entry-Level Performance Technician to perform basic automotive performance installations and support R&D through part test-fitting and validation.

You will collaborate with engineering to ensure prototype parts fit correctly and meet quality standards in a busy shop. The role requires foundational mechanical skills, clear communication, and meticulous attention to detail to document fitment issues and maintain a clean, organized work area.