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Automotive Electrical Technician

Wentzville, MO 63385

Posted: 06/12/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 26-81819 Pay Rate: 35-39 USD/Hour

Job Description

Automotive Electrical Technician
Work Location: Wentzville, MO 63385
Duration: 12 Months (Possible for extension)
Pay rate range: $35 –$39/hr on W2 (All inclusive)
 
Role Overview:
Travel may be required to other facilities within the US- 20% could be required depending on a location demand.
 
Roles and responsibilities include:
  • Provide weekday and some weekend on-site vehicle repair or repair person mentoring/coaching at an OEM vehicle assembly facility: shift hours could be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift (team has a schedule rotation, schedule to change based on assigned rotation)
  • 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
  • Install new vehicle wiring systems per OEM standards
  • Repair and troubleshoot immobilizer and alarm 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
  • Travel occasionally required (as needed) to work sites in other states
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
Required Education:
  • Associates Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline.

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