Senior Automotive Technician

Location: Golden, CO

Pay: $30/hour

Long term contract

Are you skilled in diagnosing and repairing today’s most sophisticated vehicles? Join our advanced automotive test and development team in Golden, CO as a Senior Technician. Thrive in a supportive, innovative environment—work with cutting-edge technology, accelerate your professional growth, and collaborate with passionate experts in vehicle testing.

Role Overview

Provide expert support across vehicle test fleet operations. Perform advanced repairs, diagnostics, and service; assist visiting technical teams; manage workshop inventory; and help ensure the highest safety, quality, and performance standards in every project.

Core Responsibilities (approx. % of time spent)

Test Fleet Support (90%)

-    Conduct detailed inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance

-    Install and manage data logging equipment; collect and document fluid samples

-    Update and utilize engineering tools and manage workshop inventory

-    Prepare vehicles for various uses, including end-of-life processes and driver rotations

-    Communicate with partner teams, receive and process incoming parts, and manage technical records

Operational & Team Support (10%)

-    Maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization within the workshop and shared spaces

-    Assist with non-testing departmental operations

-    Provide support and answer questions for test drivers

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

-    3–5 years of hands-on automotive technician experience

-    High School Diploma or equivalent

-    Minimum two ASE Certifications (at least one powertrain-related)

-    Automotive vocational/technical training or formal Automotive Technology certificate

Desired:

-    Experience in an engineering test & development environment

-    Additional product or manufacturer training

Key Skills & Competencies

Required:

-    Analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex technical problems

-    Clear written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in English

-    Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, diagnostic engineering tools)

-    Valid driver’s license and good driving record

-    Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently

-    Proficiency in drivetrain diagnostics and recent hands-on experience

Preferred:

-    Experience with advanced diagnostic tools (such as VAS testers, iDEX, Diagra, ODIS, CP Tool)

-    Multilingual—especially German and/or Spanish

-    Forklift certification and safe operation

-    Resource and workload management in a fast-paced setting

Work Flexibility & Physical Requirements

-    Core hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (minimum 40 hrs/week; occasional Saturdays/overtime)

-    Occasional domestic and international travel for training and business

-    Frequent operation of a range of motor vehicles, including performance classes (special training provided)

-    Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

-    Commitment to a clean, safe work environment

The Process: To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

-    Equal Opportunity Employer (Veteran/Disability).

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