Service Technician II
tsmg · Cologne ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Skilled trades
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.