Automotive Technician

Location: Troy, MI 48083 | Onsite

Type & Duration: 06 Months | Contract

Job Description:

Automotive Automatic Transmission Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep hands-on diagnostic and repair experience, preferably from an OEM dealership environment. This SME will support the research, development, validation, and continuous improvement of technical training courses focused on automatic transmissions and advanced driveline systems. Candidates must have expert-level transmission knowledge and the ability to convert highly technical procedures into accurate, effective training materials.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical guidance for automatic transmission and driveline training course development

• Research and validate transmission-related service information, diagnostic procedures, and repair processes

• Support development of web-based, virtual, video, and hands-on instructor led training

• Perform hands-on testing, diagnostic verification, and procedure validation

• Translate complex transmission concepts into learner-friendly instructional content

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years automotive technician experience with advanced focus on automatic transmissions

• Extensive experience in transmission teardown, inspection, hydraulic control diagnostics, valve body operation, and drivability diagnosis

• Strong diagnostic skills using OEM scan tools, hydraulic pressure test equipment, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters

• Understanding of torque converters, mechatronics, clutches/bands, planetary gearsets, solenoid strategies, and adaptive learn functions

• Technical writing experience

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• ASE A2 Automatic Transmission Certification – Required

• ASE A1–A8 certifications – Strongly preferred

• ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician – Preferred

Knowledge Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of automatic transmission operation, diagnostics, hydraulics, control modules, and service strategies

• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems related to transmission performance

• Familiarity with OEM diagnostic protocols and modern transmission technologies

• Ability to support training delivery across web-based, video, virtual instructor-led, and hands-on environments

• Understanding of dealership service operations and training center workflows