Mobile Auto Diagnostics & Calibration Specialist

ATE - Automotive Technology Experts; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus (Cash From Crash)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Automotive Technology Experts (ATE) is seeking a mobile Field Technician in California to deliver high-quality diagnostic, programming, and calibration services at Crash Champions locations. This role requires daily travel in a company vehicle, strict OEM adherence, and thorough documentation of work performed.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in automotive service, strong ADAS knowledge, and proven ability to communicate clearly with shops and customers.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of automotive experience servicing and diagnosing a wide range of vehicle systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ADAS and electrical services, including calibrations (levels 1–3), programming, diagnostics, and wire/connector repair.
• Proficient with electrical diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, power probes, and resistors.
• Ability to perform and interpret vehicle health scans using both factory and non-factory tools.
• Reading and interpreting OEM and aftermarket service information and wiring schematics.
• Ability to program vehicle modules using factory or approved non-factory software.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Technologically savvy with platforms like Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Strong work ethic with urgency, self-motivation, and professional representation of the ATE brand.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fast and accurate ATE service support to internal and external customers.
• Travel daily to assigned service locations in a company-provided vehicle.
• Perform a range of vehicle services including diagnostics, calibrations, programming, scanning, and wire/connector repair.
• Ensure all services are clearly documented, required per OEM guidelines, and approved prior to execution.
• Conduct test drives to verify system functionality and confirm successful repair outcomes.
• Provide excellent customer service by managing difficult situations with transparency and urgency.
• Communicate promptly with shops and internal stakeholders; escalate concerns when needed.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Care for and secure ATE-issued tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Stay current on ATE and OEM protocols through required training.
• Travel daily to service locations and meet productivity and quality goals.
• Accurately manage documentation and complete final billing before leaving the site.
• Work assigned schedule including Saturday coverage as required by market needs.
• Maintain flexible availability to meet customer service commitments across all assigned business days.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

ADAS calibrations

Electrical diagnostics

Vehicle health scans

Wiring schematics

Module programming

Professional communication

Tools

Multimeters

Power probes

Resistors

Job description

Automotive Technology Experts (ATE) is seeking a mobile Field Technician in California to deliver high-quality diagnostic, programming, and calibration services at Crash Champions locations. This role requires daily travel in a company vehicle, strict OEM adherence, and thorough documentation of work performed.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in automotive service, strong ADAS knowledge, and proven ability to communicate clearly with shops and customers.