Job Description
Job DescriptionEuropean Automotive TechnicianGerman 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.