Diagnostic Technician — European Specialty Shop

Job overview

The Diagnostic Technician — European Specialty Shop role is onsite in Astoria, OR. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes pay as competitive based on experience and skill level. PNW Automotive is a family-owned, European-focused shop that works on a range of European makes as well as Subaru and some Asian and domestic vehicles. The technician diagnoses complex vehicle problems through testing and evidence-based troubleshooting rather than guesswork. The role helps the shop repair vehicles correctly and supports customer understanding through clear explanations of findings.

What you'll do

• Diagnose electrical and drivability problems
• test and verify faults
• document every job with notes and photos
• explain findings to service advisors and customers
• use a provided laptop. Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. European, programming, ASE, or manufacturer certification experience is a plus.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

diagnostic technician

european specialty shop

automotive diagnostics

electrical diagnosis

drivability

pnw automotive

astoria or

onsite

tuesday–friday

three-day weekend

paid training

bmw

mercedes-benz

audi

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• FSA and dependent FSA
• PTO and paid holidays.

Why this role

Tuesday–Friday schedule with three-day weekends; paid training, including advanced classes; modern diagnostic equipment and specialty tools; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) match, FSA, dependent FSA, PTO, and paid holidays.

About the employer

PNW Automotive is hiring for this role. Industry: General Automotive Repair. Sector: 81.