Senior Automotive Electronics Technician - Hybrid

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Latest diagnostic equipment

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Vehicle discounts

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electronics Technician to join a forward-thinking automotive group in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain complex vehicle electronic systems, including ECUs, ADAS, infotainment, and powertrain modules, using advanced diagnostic tools.

This hybrid role mixes on-site diagnostics at the Port Elizabeth facility with remote analysis and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Automotive Electronics Technician with a focus on diagnostics.
• Proven expertise diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of CAN bus communication protocols and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex automotive electronic systems, including ECUs, sensors, actuators, and wiring harnesses.
• Perform diagnostics on ADAS, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and parking systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair infotainment systems, navigation, and connectivity modules.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and specialized automotive software.
• Interpret technical service bulletins, wiring diagrams, and repair manuals accurately.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior automotive technicians.
• Perform software updates and module programming for various vehicle electronic systems.
• Ensure all diagnostic and repair work is completed efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the technical services department.

Skills

CAN bus diagnostics

ADAS calibration

Education

Automotive Electrical/Electronics trade qualification

Tools

OEM diagnostics software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electronics Technician to join a forward-thinking automotive group in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain complex vehicle electronic systems, including ECUs, ADAS, infotainment, and powertrain modules, using advanced diagnostic tools.

This hybrid role mixes on-site diagnostics at the Port Elizabeth facility with remote analysis and documentation.