Overview
Vintage European Auto Technician Jobs in Mooresville, NC at Riley Technologies, LLC
Summary of Position:
The Vintage European Auto Technician is a highly skilled automotive professional who utilizes technical knowledge, diagnostic ability, and independent problem-solving to assemble, enhance, repair, and validate complex vehicle systems. This role involves working across all major vehicle subsystems such as mechanical, electrical, fuel, and chassis, with advanced capability in testing, diagnostics, and custom integration work. The Technician may provide guidance, perform research, and recommend innovative solutions for unique challenges encountered on custom builds and project vehicles. Expertise or strong aptitude in electrical systems, diagnostics, EFI, and Bosch fuel systems is considered a significant advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Perform full tear downs, repairs, assemblies, and upgrades to vehicles.
· Collaborate effectively with body, fabrication, interior, and project management to ensure proper system integration. Recommend, research, and source OEM, aftermarket, and custom parts for project needs.
· Diagnose mechanical, electrical, fuel, and performance issues using advanced testing and diagnostic equipment.
· Use various types of electrical and mechanical diagnostic equipment to test, evaluate, and validate vehicle systems.
· Perform comprehensive inspections of client vehicles, documenting all findings and recommended repairs.
· Successfully install custom, add-on, and/or specialized equipment for each assigned vehicle after identifying the appropriate methods and locations.
· Perform full component and subassembly tasks such as suspension, brakes, powertrain installation and removal, mounting and balancing tires, and interior installation/removal.
· Perform quality inspections to company standards, including road testing vehicles to validate repairs, service, and/or upgrades.
· Maintain accurate documentation of diagnostics, work performed, time, and materials.
· Anticipate project needs by identifying potential challenges, parts requirements, or workflow impacts.
· This role requires 50% or more travel time.
· Attendance is an essential function of the job.
· All other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements:
● High school diploma required.
● Formal technical training, or equivalent real-world experience in automotive
technology, motorsports engineering, or high-level vehicle diagnostics.
● Certification such as ASE is preferred.
● Additional training in diagnostics, EFI systems, or Bosch fuel systems is highly
valued.
Experience Required:
● 6+ years of hands-on experience in motorsports, high-performance automotive,
or specialty European shops. Experience with classic Porsche, BMW, Mercedes,
VW/Audi, or vintage EFI systems is a major plus.
● Able to diagnose, innovate, and elevate vehicle performance across mechanical,
electrical, and fuel-management systems
● A skilled problem-solver with a mechanical mindset and an obsession for
precision
● Bosch fuel-system experience is preferred and familiarity with MoTeC and MFI
systems is a major plus.
● Fabrication experience, desirable.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mooresville, NC 28117
Title: Vintage European Auto Technician
Company: Riley Technologies, LLC
Location: Mooresville, NC
