Master Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Swickard Ravenna, LLC, d/b/a Volvo Cars of Seattle • Seattle, WA

2d • $50 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Master Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic at Volvo Cars Seattle. The ideal candidate will be a Volvo factory-certified Master Technician or a master-certified technician from another brand with advanced diagnostic skills. This position involves diagnosing and repairing complex electrical, drivetrain, and advanced systems, particularly on Volvo vehicles, including their expanding electrified lineup (EV and PHEV models). The technician will serve as a technical resource for other team members and is expected to maintain current certifications and stay updated on platform evolution.

Requirements

• Volvo factory Master Technician certification -- required as the primary target for this role. Master-certified technicians from other brands (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, or equivalent European/luxury platforms) with strong advanced diagnostic backgrounds will be considered
• 5+ years of Volvo or European brand technician experience -- advanced electrical, ADAS, high-voltage systems, and complex drivetrain diagnostics are the daily scope of this role
• VIDA diagnostic platform proficiency -- or equivalent European OEM diagnostic tool expertise at a master level
• Demonstrated EV and PHEV diagnostic and repair experience -- Volvo's electrified lineup is growing rapidly and high-voltage system competency is a genuine requirement
• A track record of accurate, efficient, high-complexity diagnostic work with a low comeback rate
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• ASE Master Technician certification a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Volvo vehicles across the full scope of systems -- advanced electrical, high-voltage EV and PHEV systems, engine, transmission, chassis, ADAS, and beyond -- using VIDA diagnostic tools and Volvo OEM procedures
• Handle the shop's most complex diagnostic cases -- vehicles that require advanced troubleshooting, intermittent fault resolution, and the kind of systematic thinking that separates a master technician from the rest of the team
• Serve as a technical resource for other technicians -- supporting diagnostic questions, reviewing repair approaches, and contributing to the shop's overall technical capability
• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings clearly to service advisors to support guest authorization
• Execute repairs to Volvo OEM specifications with precision, speed, and zero-defect quality
• Maintain current Volvo factory certifications and stay ahead of platform updates -- particularly across the rapidly evolving EV and PHEV model range
• Document all diagnostic findings and completed work accurately on repair orders
• Perform test drives to validate complex diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return

Benefits

• $50/hr+ flat rate -- master technician rate reflecting your certification level and diagnostic depth
• Progressive pay plan -- certifications and continued platform development recognized in your rate
• Paid Volvo manufacturer training and advanced certification support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career path into shop foreman and service management roles for technicians ready to lead
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed