Senior Automotive Technician: Advanced Diagnostics & Mentoring

Sun Auto Service; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid training

Health dental vision benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in McKinney, TX, is hiring a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostic work and complex repairs, delivering quality results and clear repair recommendations. The role requires strong independent diagnosis, ASE certifications, and a commitment to ongoing training.

The position offers competitive pay with bonus opportunities, paid training, benefits, PTO, and clear paths to technical leadership and growth within the Sun Auto family.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience performing diagnosis and repair across multiple vehicle systems, with ability to handle complex repairs independently.
• Advanced diagnostic capability using scan tools, meters, and service information, with the ability to create and follow a structured test plan.
• ASE certifications appropriate to assigned work, or equivalent demonstrated competency, with commitment to ongoing training.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• State Inspector License, in applicable locations, or ability to obtain and maintain as required by the store.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.

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.
• Mentor and coach other technicians, sharing diagnostic and repair best practices.

Skills

5+ years experience

Diagnostics

Communication

Education

ASE certifications

State Inspector License

High school diploma

Tools

Scan tools

Meters

Service information

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in McKinney, TX, is hiring a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostic work and complex repairs, delivering quality results and clear repair recommendations. The role requires strong independent diagnosis, ASE certifications, and a commitment to ongoing training.

The position offers competitive pay with bonus opportunities, paid training, benefits, PTO, and clear paths to technical leadership and growth within the Sun Auto family.