German Automotive Technician
hace 16 días
Oceanside
Job DescriptionEuropean Automotive TechnicianGerman Autowerke Inc. — Oceanside, CA If you’re the technician everyone comes to for difficult diagnostics, electrical problems, drivability issues, or the jobs nobody else can figure out — keep reading. German Autowerke is a dealership-level independent shop specializing exclusively in BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, and MINI. We are not a high-volume discount shop, and we are not looking for entry-level technicians. We’re looking for an experienced European diagnostic technician who takes pride in fixing vehicles correctly, documenting thoroughly, and working in a professional environment without flat-rate games, chaos, or micromanagement. What Makes This Different: • No weekends. Ever., • No nights., • No holidays., • No “sell everything” culture., • No rushed guesswork diagnostics., • No management breathing down your neck. We focus on: • Proper diagnostics., • OE-level repair procedures., • High-quality workmanship., • Long-term customer relationships., • A real 4-year / 40,000-mile warranty. If you care more about fixing cars correctly than beating book time at all costs, you’ll probably fit in well here. Compensation: • Base salary starting around $5,600/month depending on experience., • Production bonus structure up to $70/flagged hour., • Typical experienced technician earnings: $92,000–$136,000+., • Top performers can earn substantially more. Benefits: • 50% employer-paid health insurance., • 3% 401(k) match., • Paid vacation., • Paid holidays., • Closed weekends., • Modern, well-lit facility., • Factory-level scan tools., • PicoScope., • ISTA, XENTRY, ODIS, PIWIS access., • Strong workflow systems and support staff. What We’re Looking For:Required: • 5+ years automotive experience., • Strong European vehicle diagnostic ability., • Ability to diagnose electrical, drivability, CAN/network, and mechanical faults., • Ability to use wiring diagrams and scopes confidently., • Professional communication and documentation., • Pride in workmanship. Preferred: • BMW ISTA experience., • Mercedes XENTRY experience., • PicoScope experience., • ASE or manufacturer certifications., • Previous European shop experience. This Is Probably NOT a Good Fit If: • You struggle with diagnostics., • You rely heavily on parts swapping., • You dislike documentation or DVIs., • You need constant supervision., • You want a fast-paced “production only” environment., • You’re looking for the easiest shop possible. About German Autowerke: • Over 35 years serving North County San Diego., • 250+ five-star reviews., • Family-owned., • Professional customer base., • Dealership-level clientele without dealership politics.