Automotive Electrical Technician

Automotive Electrical Technician - Troy Michigan Full-Time

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X Professional Services is looking for skilled Automotive Electrical Technician/Instructor This position is responsible for diagnosing and repairing electrical wiring to OEM standards, diagnosing problems with all vehicle electrical systems, repairing damaged electrical parts, and maintaining electrical repair equipment for an automotive manufacturer. The ability to Coach, Mentor and Instruct Training programs. Active United States Passport is a plus, Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Provide weekday and/or weekend on-site vehicle repair at an OEM vehicle assembly facility
• Install new vehicle wiring systems per OEM standards
• Repair and troubleshoot immobilizer and alarm systems
• Diagnose electrical issues and execute a course of action
• Provide on-site leadership with estimated time for repairs
• Repair and or replace faulty wiring, connectors or electrical systems
• Service of electrical automotive parts
• Service and repair electrical systems on new OEM vehicles
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Complete job reports and processing paperwork
• Instruct and guide other repair personnel to improve their understanding of vehicle electrical systems and subsystems
• Present and demonstrate efficient and effective methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle electrical systems and sub-system deficiencies
• Conduct root cause analysis to accurately identify the cause(s) of vehicle deficiencies
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for other repair personnel by providing interpretation of vehicle electrical system architectures and schematics
• Communicate and share lessons learned with site leadership and other repair personnel on a timely basis
• Minimum of two years automotive technician experience
• Strong knowledge of intricate automotive systems
• Advanced automotive systems diagnostic skills
• Demonstrated ability to work skillfully with highly technical diagnostic equipment, including Scan Tools, Lab Scopes, DVOMs, Air Conditioning Recycling Equipment, Vibration Diagnostic Equipment, etc.
• Ability to work well with both customers and co-workers in a team environment
• Intermediate computer skills, including the use of the internet, Microsoft Office products and email
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and work environments
• Must have excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively at a satellite training facility
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an electrical repair technician
• Advanced knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems
• Ability to work in confined vehicle spaces
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work standing or in a crouched position for long periods
• Ability to distinguish subtle color variations
• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective
• Ability to read and interpret a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment
• Ability to effectively conduct one-on-one and small group discussions

• Ability to interpret early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Valid Driver's License

Desired Skills:

• ASE certifications
• Experience as a shop foreman or lead technician
• Automotive electrical schematic development experience
• Automotive Technical Assistance Center Experience
• Ability to speak Spanish
• United States Passport for some possible travel.

Required Education:

• Associates Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline.