German Automotive Technician

German Automotive Technician German Autowerke Oceanside, CA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays 401(k) 3% Match Health insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Automotive electrical systems Automotive repair Electrical experience Electrical diagnostics Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description European Automotive Technician German 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.