Automotive Electrical Technician at Subaru Kenya

We are searching for an Automotive Electrical Technician who understands the working parts of a vehicle’s electrical system, including engine management system, body electrics, transmission system management, CAN/LAN systems and many more.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnostics

• Create and maintain electrical schematics and perform circuit analysis.
• Diagnose, check, and set the mechanical systems.
• Carry out simple work on the Subaru vehicle’s electrical system and use information from the wiring diagrams and manuals.
• Guide the repairs on components in all mechanical Subaru vehicle systems and components by finding and understanding the service information.
• Ensure all job cards and service reports are completed and communicated correctly.
• Set up accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles.

Customer focus

• Provide technical support and/or advice to customers and colleagues.
• Ensure customer requirements & expectations are met, through quality workmanship.
• Ensure all customer and company vehicles, including workshop tools and equipment, are handled appropriately, exercising due care and control.
• Maintain a professional standard when discussing work with customers and colleagues.

Product knowledge & procedures

• Maintain thorough and up to date knowledge of products whilst attending Subaru technical training courses.
• Use and apply knowledge, training, technical and personal skills to carry out work allocated.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness within the workshop and common areas.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, understand and work in accordance with the company SOPs to ensure uniform quality standards.
• Adherence & compliance to general automotive industry engineering standards and best practices.

Competencies

• A start-up personality, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible, and able to deal well with setbacks.
• An ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills in electrical engineering with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a team.
• They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground solution focused.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 3-5 years of automotive related experience in leading automotive institution in a similar role.
• Ability to read and write electrical schematics.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.