Department: Motor Department
Position Title: Senior Auto Electrician
Reports to: After sales Manger
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with travel as required)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Senior Auto Electrician is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing advanced automotive electrical and electronic systems, with a strong focus on Electric Vehicles (EVs). The role ensures optimal performance, safety, and reliability of EV and automotive electrical systems in line with manufacturer standards. The position also plays a key role in mentoring junior technicians, supporting after-sales operations, and ensuring efficient use of diagnostic tools and ERP systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of EV electrical systems, including high-voltage batteries, electric motors, inverters, onboard chargers, wiring harnesses, and control units.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting of automotive electrical and electronic systems using OEM diagnostic tools and software.
- Ensure safe handling, testing, and isolation of high-voltage EV systems in compliance with international and local safety standards.
- Install, inspect, and maintain vehicle electrical components such as sensors, ECUs, lighting systems, infotainment systems, and charging interfaces.
- Maintain detailed service records, diagnostics, and parts usage using the ERP system.
- Provide technical leadership and on-the-job training to junior auto electricians and technicians.
- Support after-sales teams in resolving complex customer complaints and warranty-related electrical issues.
- Monitor emerging EV technologies and recommend improvements to service processes and tools.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards, especially related to high-voltage systems and workshop safety.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering, Auto Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience as an Auto Electrician, with proven experience in EV or hybrid vehicle systems.
- Strong knowledge of automotive electrical architecture and EV powertrain components
- Proven ability to work with ERP systems