Senior Automotive Technician: Advanced Diagnostics & Mentoring

Sun Auto Tire & Service; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus/commission

Paid training

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement to Lead Technician

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs, aligned with MAP guidelines and manufacturer standards. You will diagnose, repair, and verify results while mentoring junior technicians.

You will lead diagnostics, communicate repair options, and ensure safety and quality across high-risk jobs. We offer competitive pay, paid training, benefits, PTO, discounts, and career growth toward leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience performing diagnosis and repair across multiple vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough Digital Vehicle and Multi-Point Inspections with 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.
• Mentor and coach other technicians, sharing diagnostic and repair best practices.
• Model safe work practices, use required PPE, maintain tools and equipment, and follow company policies and shop procedures.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Advanced diagnostics

ASE certs

Driver's license

State Inspector License

Flexible schedule

Age 18+

Education

ASE certifications

High school diploma

Tools

Scan tools

Meters

Service information

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs, aligned with MAP guidelines and manufacturer standards. You will diagnose, repair, and verify results while mentoring junior technicians.

You will lead diagnostics, communicate repair options, and ensure safety and quality across high-risk jobs. We offer competitive pay, paid training, benefits, PTO, discounts, and career growth toward leadership roles.