Service Technician II

TSMG
Cologne, Germany
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to automotive technicians with advanced diagnostic experience working in the electric vehicle and autonomous mobility domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years of automotive technician experience and a focus on EV and AV systems
    — “Eight years of experience or more as an automotive technician or equivalent.”
  • Individuals who have worked with advanced diagnostics and wiring harness assembly
    — “Diagnose in-depth physical and operational electronic and assembly issues using supplied and created hardware and software combinations.”
  • Professionals who can manage inventory and maintain organized workspaces in a team setting
    — “Track inventory of project parts and supplies. Maintain a clean and organized workspace.”

Things to consider

  • The role includes on-call responsibilities for after-hours support
    — “Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours support.”
  • Travel is required for training and team meetings, up to 30% of the time
    — “Ability to travel up to 30% of the time for training and/or team meetings.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with DAT, ADAS, AV, and EV systems in your resume and interviews
    — “Validate DAT (Driver Assist Technologies), ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems), AV (Autonomous Vehicle), and EV (Electric Vehicle) systems functionality.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work with schematics and wiring harnesses in detail
    — “Assemble, modify, and repair wiring harnesses from schematics, using hand tools and proper assembly and rework techniques.”
  • Showcase your communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams
    — “Communicate with cross-functional teams on advanced electrical and electronic systems and autonomous control systems.”
  • Emphasize your knowledge of shop operations and workflow management
    — “Understanding of shop operations and workflow.”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using Google Suite for documentation and reporting
    — “Ability to develop proficiency in reporting through spreadsheets and documents.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • diagnose and resolve complex electronic issues
  • assist in validation of quality of wire harness assemblies
  • maintain a clean and organized workspace
Typical background
automotive technicianOEM-trained and certified Master Technician

Skills & requirements

Required

Advanced DiagnosticsElectrical And Electronic SystemsAutonomous Control SystemsWiring HarnessesVehicle Diagnostic Hardware And SoftwareGoogle Suite

Preferred

Flashing And Re-flashing Automotive Control ModulesCAN Bus OperationVehicle Integration SoftwareOscilloscope Usage

Stack & domain

Advanced DiagnosticsCommunication/networkingPowertrainHigh-voltage SystemsWiring HarnessesVehicle Diagnostic Hardware And SoftwareReporting Through Spreadsheets And DocumentsGoogle Suite ProgramsShop Operations And WorkflowAutonomous Vehicle Operation And TechnologyShop Expenses And Reconciliation ProcessesVendor Relationships And DependenciesEffective Written And Verbal Communication SkillsAbility To Work Independently And As Part Of A TeamAbility To Understand And Comply With Federal, State, And Local RegulationsAbility To Travel Up To 30% Of The Time For Training And/or Team MeetingsAutomotive Oem-trained And Certified Master TechnicianAutomotiveElectric VehicleAutonomous Vehicle

About the role

Original posting from TSMG via Lever

The Service Technician II will provide electric vehicle and mobility equipment, advanced diagnostic, technology expertise, and end-of-line (EOL) autonomous vehicle equipment commissioning support. The role will perform independent project tasks and collaborate with internal customers and team members.

What You’ll Do:

  • Diagnose in-depth physical and operational electronic and assembly issues using supplied and created hardware and software combinations.
  • Communicate with cross-functional teams on advanced electrical and electronic systems and autonomous control systems.
  • Follow provided work instructions such as tech papers, schematics, 2D and 3D prints, cut sheets, and sample harnesses.
  • Assemble, modify, and repair wiring harnesses from schematics, using hand tools and proper assembly and rework techniques.
  • Validate DAT (Driver Assist Technologies), ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems), AV (Autonomous Vehicle), and EV (Electric Vehicle) systems functionality.
  • Assist in validation of the quality of wire harness assemblies and system installations.
  • Work in small teams to complete daily engineering requirements.
  • Track inventory of project parts and supplies.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Take ownership and responsibility for support of the fleet in your designated location.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours support.
  • Stay up to date with OEM training requirements.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • Automotive OEM-trained and certified Master Technician or equivalent.
  • Mastery of advanced diagnostics in communication/networking, powertrain, and high-voltage systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Eight years of experience or more as an automotive technician or equivalent.
  • Ability to understand and comply with federal, state, and local regulations affecting operations, including hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know regulations.
  • Ability to create, modify, and install wiring systems and harnesses.
  • Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software.
  • Ability to develop proficiency in reporting through spreadsheets and documents.
  • Knowledge of Google Suite programs, including Drive, Documents, and Spreadsheets.
  • Understanding of shop operations and workflow.
  • Understanding of Autonomous Vehicle operation and technology.
  • Understanding of shop expenses and reconciliation processes.
  • Understanding of vendor relationships and dependencies.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time for training and/or team meetings.

Nice to Have:

  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar.
  • Garage Foreman experience.
  • Experience with flashing and re-flashing automotive control modules and CAN (Controller Area Network) bus operation.
  • Familiarity with vehicle integration software and data collection.
  • Familiarity with the use of an oscilloscope or PicoScope.
  • Experience in the autonomous vehicle field.

Physical Requirements:

he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear.
  • Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone in an office environment.
  • Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently stand, walk, or sit.
  • Climb or balance.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Regularly reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Source: TSMG careers (Lever)

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