Senior Automotive Diagnostics Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus/commission

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Chatham, IL is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to lead advanced diagnostics and complex repairs, ensuring the work meets manufacturer standards and MAP guidelines. The role emphasizes mentoring teammates and delivering high-quality service.

You will perform digital vehicle inspections, driveability diagnostics, and test drives, while communicating repair options clearly to store managers and customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience with diagnostics and repairs across vehicle systems.
• Advanced diagnostic capability using scan tools, meters, and service information.
• ASE certifications appropriate to assigned work, or equivalent competency.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough Digital Vehicle and Multi-Point Inspections with accurate measurements, notes, photos, and prioritized safety findings.
• Lead diagnosis of complex mechanical, electrical, drivability, intermittent, and comeback concerns using scan tools, meters, and systematic testing.
• Complete advanced electrical, drivability, and major mechanical repairs to manufacturer and company standards.
• Validate every repair with road tests, relearns/resets, and safety-critical checks to help prevent repeat failures.
• Support quality control by verifying repairs and flagging process gaps that drive comebacks.
• Explain repair options, priorities, risks, and expected outcomes clearly to Store Managers and Service Advisors.
• Help explain complex issues to customers to build trust and confidence.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Mentorship

Safety awareness

Education

ASE certifications

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

Scan tools

Meters

Service information

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Chatham, IL is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to lead advanced diagnostics and complex repairs, ensuring the work meets manufacturer standards and MAP guidelines. The role emphasizes mentoring teammates and delivering high-quality service.

You will perform digital vehicle inspections, driveability diagnostics, and test drives, while communicating repair options clearly to store managers and customers.