Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Master Technician

Job Description

The Master Technician plays a critical role in performing advanced diagnostics, repairs, and inspections on Mercedes-Benz vehicles while supporting quality investigations and ensuring all work meets strict manufacturer standards and specifications. This position combines expert technical ability with precise documentation and collaboration with engineering and quality teams in a professional service environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics on Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including complex electrical, powertrain, and ADAS systems.
• Carry out high-quality repairs and thorough inspections on Mercedes-Benz vehicles in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Support quality investigations by identifying defects, failures, and performance issues across vehicle systems.
• Analyze and interpret technical data to determine root causes of vehicle issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Document all diagnostic steps, repair procedures, and inspection findings in a clear, detailed, and accurate manner.
• Provide comprehensive technical feedback to engineering and quality teams to support continuous product and process improvement.
• Ensure all work consistently meets Mercedes-Benz standards and specifications for safety, performance, and reliability.
• Follow established service procedures, technical bulletins, and best practices to maintain high repair quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area that supports safe and effective vehicle service operations.
• Collaborate with service, engineering, and quality personnel to resolve complex vehicle concerns and improve customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• Strong hands-on experience working specifically with Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
• Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting skills on modern vehicle systems, including electrical, powertrain, and ADAS.
• Experience working in a dealership, OEM, or high-level service environment.
• Ability to clearly document technical findings, including diagnostic steps, test results, and repair actions.
• Deep familiarity with Mercedes-Benz standards, specifications, and service procedures.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to handle complex vehicle technologies.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, precise work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with engineering and quality teams to support investigations and continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic software outputs.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Background in high-volume or premium brand service environments.
• Capability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team-based service operation.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional automotive service setting focused on Mercedes-Benz vehicles, where advanced diagnostic tools, electronic testing equipment, and manufacturer-specific technologies are used daily. Work is typically performed in a service bay or workshop environment that requires adherence to safety procedures and careful handling of vehicles and equipment. Technicians generally wear appropriate shop attire such as durable work clothing and safety gear to protect against common workshop hazards. The environment emphasizes precision, cleanliness, and organization to support high-quality repairs, detailed inspections, and effective collaboration with service, engineering, and quality personnel.

This is a Contract position based out of Oceanside, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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