Master Automotive Technician / Consultant

About the Company: Lillo Engineering provides consulting and investigative services to many industries including automotive companies. With expertise in vehicles, mechanical engineering, the thermal sciences, failure analysis, and forensic engineering, we often investigate the causes of complex and/or large loss failures, fires, accidents, or claims. More information can be found at www.lilloengineering.com

About the Job: Lillo Engineering is looking to hire an experienced automotive technician with superb diagnostic and communication skills for the position of Master Technician. This is not a typical technician position, as Lillo Engineering is not in the business of repairing vehicles. Rather, the Master Technician will apply the mechanical fundamentals and diagnostic skillset that they developed in the field of automotive repair to assist with the investigation, testing, and analysis of wide variety of automotive- and equipment-related concerns or claims (e.g. vehicle related failures, fires or litigation matters) or other consulting matters.

The tasks that the Master Technician performs will often include inspecting, testing, and/or assessing damaged or allegedly defective vehicles or equipment. They will often collaborate with engineers, sometimes to help develop and execute vehicle or component level tests, analyze vehicle data or records, and draft reports. They will sometimes assist with litigation matters and handle or process evidence items. They may occasionally be asked to testify in a deposition or trial about their technical findings and/or opinions. As such, is essential that they be well-spoken and devoted to objectivity and technical accuracy. It is also important that they be interested in continuing to expand their breadth of expertise, learn the field, and develop into a top-notch technical consultant.

At first, it’s likely the Master Technician will often assist with investigations of automotive concerns or claims in California, which frequently involves analyzing vehicle records, traveling to inspect and document the at-issue vehicle at or near the area it resides, and testing/assessing at-issue vehicle related concerns or claims.

Job Location: Remote. Lillo Engineering is based in Scotts Valley, CA, and plans to hire at least one Master Technician located in or around Los Angeles who can provide local assistance with cases and inspections in southern California.

Necessary Job Qualifications and Skills:

· Education and training in automotive technology and the field of service and repair

· Five or more years’ experience working as a Master Technician, or similar role, in the automotive service and repair industry

· Automotive certifications (ideally ASE Master Certified)

· Strong expertise in mechanical and automotive systems, diagnosis, service, and repair

· Dedication to technical accuracy and quality control

· Committed to continued learning, training, and growth as a technical expert

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a variety of different types of people and experts

· Reliable and punctual

· Willingness to travel and occasionally work overtime to meet project needs and deadlines

· Valid driver’s license

Preferred Job Qualifications and Skills:

· Strong written communication skills

· Leadership skills

· Experience with Microsoft office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Education, training, or experience in engineering, forensic, mathematical, or scientific topics

· Experience with automotive consulting, claim assessment, legal inspections, fire/crash/incident investigations

Compensation and Benefits:

· About $40-50/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

· Medical and dental benefits

· 401k with matching

· Reimbursement for approved professional development costs (e.g. ASE or other pertinent professional certifications)

· Hybrid/remote work possibilities will be considered

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• automotive service and repair: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $40 - $50