Senior Automotive Electrician – Hybrid EV Diagnostics Lead

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electrician for a hybrid role at a prominent Welkom automotive service centre. The candidate will diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues across a diverse vehicle fleet, optimizing performance and safety.

You will work on on-site diagnostics and may provide remote case analysis or design input for advanced electrical systems, staying current with new technologies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years hands-on experience as an Automotive Electrician or in a similar role.
• Proven expertise diagnosing and repairing complex electrical/electronic systems across vehicle makes/models.
• Proficiency with automotive diagnostic software and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of automotive electrical systems (starting, charging, lighting, ignition, accessories).
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters and scan tools to locate faults.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and service bulletins accurately.
• Repair/replace electrical components (alternators, starters, batteries, sensors, BCMs/ECMs).
• Troubleshoot ECUs/PCMs and high-voltage systems in hybrid/EVs.
• Maintain detailed service records and support junior technicians.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Electrical systems

CAN bus networks

Wiring diagrams

Diagnostic software

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Scan tools

Automotive diagnostic software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electrician for a hybrid role at a prominent Welkom automotive service centre. The candidate will diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues across a diverse vehicle fleet, optimizing performance and safety.

You will work on on-site diagnostics and may provide remote case analysis or design input for advanced electrical systems, staying current with new technologies and safety standards.