Main responsibilities:
* Diagnosis and troubleshooting of vehicle electrical system
* Repair and replacement of electronic components such as batteries, alternators, starters and wiring
* Installation and configuration of electrical equipment such as ignition systems, lighting systems, sound systems and climate control systems
* Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems
* Reading and decoding fault codes
* Participation in the development and testing of new electrical systems
Requirements:
* Licensed Automotive Electrician or Technical Degree in Automotive Electrical Engineering
* Knowledge of the operating principles of vehicle electrical systems
* Experience with power tools and diagnostic equipment
* Ability to read electrical diagrams and troubleshoot problems
*Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
* Physical endurance to work in various conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with hybrid and electric vehicles
* Certified to vehicle electrical safety standards
* Knowledge of the latest automotive electrical technologies
Required skills:
* Fault diagnosis
* Repair and maintenance
* Electrical engineering
* Vehicle electrical systems
* Customer service
Software skills:
* Diagnostic software
*Electrical engineering modeling
Additional information:
Automotive electricians usually work in workshops or service centers, and may also travel to customers’ locations. They need to stay up to date with the latest technology and follow safety standards for working with high voltage electrical systems.