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Posted August 23, 2026

Master Diagnostic Technician Auto Repair

Jim Brangham Auto Repair
Cathedral City, CA, US Full Time
34USD - 44USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Monday–Friday | No Weekends
Competitive Pay + Performance Bonuses
Experienced Diagnostic Technicians Encouraged to Apply

Are You the Technician Everyone Turns to for the Difficult Cars?
If electrical problems, drivability issues, intermittent faults, and check engine lights are the kind of work you enjoy, we want to talk with you.
Jim Brangham Auto Repair is looking for an experienced Master Diagnostic Technician to join our team in Cathedral City, California.
We are looking for someone who doesn't just replace parts—you understand how vehicle systems work, know how to test before making a recommendation, and enjoy getting to the root of a problem.
This is an opportunity for an experienced technician who wants to work in a professional, established shop where accurate diagnostics, quality repairs, and doing the job right the first time matter.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Diagnose complex check engine light and drivability concerns.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, network communication, and intermittent problems.
  • Perform advanced electrical testing using wiring diagrams and professional diagnostic equipment.
  • Interpret scan data, live data, fuel trims, freeze-frame information, and test results.
  • Diagnose and repair automotive A/C systems, including R-134a and R-1234yf.
  • Diagnose emissions and vehicle performance concerns.
  • Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections with clear photos and technician findings.
  • Document diagnostic procedures, test results, and repair recommendations.
  • Communicate findings clearly with our Service Advisors.
  • Assist other technicians with challenging diagnostic problems when needed.
  • Participate in ongoing technical training as vehicle technology continues to change.

What We're Looking For:
Our ideal candidate has:
  • 5+ years of recent professional automotive diagnostic experience.
  • Strong electrical and drivability diagnostic skills.
  • Experience with professional scan tools and factory service information.
  • The ability to read and understand wiring diagrams.
  • A strong understanding of electrical testing and diagnostic procedures.
  • Automotive A/C diagnostic and repair experience.
  • The ability to work independently without needing constant supervision.
  • A track record of producing consistent billed hours while maintaining quality.
  • Good organization and documentation habits.
  • Dependability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
  • The ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Hybrid and EV diagnostic experience is a plus.

Certifications Can Increase Your Earning Potential:
  • ASE certifications are valued and rewarded.
  • Technicians holding an ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification or a California Smog Check Repair Technician License may qualify for additional compensation based on experience and qualifications.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
  • Performance bonus opportunities.
  • Additional compensation opportunities for advanced certifications.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid technical education and continuing training.
  • Professional diagnostic equipment and resources.
  • Monday–Friday workweek.
  • No weekends.
  • Stable, family-owned business serving the Coachella Valley since 1994.

A Shop Where Diagnostics Are Valued
Good diagnostic work takes skill, experience, proper testing, and the right equipment.
At Jim Brangham Auto Repair, we want our technicians to diagnose the vehicle correctly—not guess, rush through testing, or throw parts at a problem.
We're looking for a technician who takes ownership of their work, enjoys solving difficult problems, and wants to be part of a team that cares about quality.
If you're an experienced diagnostic technician looking for a long-term position with a Monday–Friday schedule and no weekends, we'd like to hear from you.
Put your diagnostic skills to work in a shop that values what you know. Apply today.

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