Automotive Electronics Technician: ECU & CAN Diagnostics

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

On-site training

Team environment

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electronics Technician for our Richards Bay workshop. The role involves diagnosing, repairing and maintaining modern vehicle electronic systems using advanced diagnostic tools, with a focus on ECUs, sensors, wiring, and networks.

You will work on-site with various makes and models, stay up-to-date with new automotive technologies, document diagnostics, and participate in factory training.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of automotive electrical principles and circuit diagrams.
• Experience with ECU programming and module flashing.
• Proficient with diagnostic equipment such as scan tools, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide variety of automotive electronic systems including ECUs, TCUs, ABS, SRS, and infotainment.
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and scan tools to identify faults and root causes.
• Program and configure new ECUs and flash modules as required.
• Maintain detailed service records and document diagnostic findings and repairs.

Skills

Automotive electrical

ECU programming

Diagnostics tools

CAN networks

Troubleshooting

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Scan tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electronics Technician for our Richards Bay workshop. The role involves diagnosing, repairing and maintaining modern vehicle electronic systems using advanced diagnostic tools, with a focus on ECUs, sensors, wiring, and networks.

You will work on-site with various makes and models, stay up-to-date with new automotive technologies, document diagnostics, and participate in factory training.