Experienced Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic

Description

Seattle, WA | Porsche | Luxury performance brand | Flat-rate | PTAP | Porsche certified | ASE certified | Veterans encouraged to apply | $35 - $55/hr flat rate

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Porsche Seattle North represents one of the most storied performance brands in the world -- a marque with an uncompromising standard for engineering and precision. Our guests are passionate, knowledgeable, and trust us with vehicles that mean a great deal to them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Diagnose and repair Porsche vehicles across a full range of systems -- engine, transmission, brakes, advanced electrical, suspension, PASM, PDK, and beyond -- using Porsche diagnostic platforms and OEM procedures

• Perform multi-point inspections and develop accurate repair plans -- communicating findings clearly to service advisors to support guest authorization

• Execute repairs to Porsche factory specifications with speed, accuracy, and zero shortcuts

• Complete repair orders accurately -- documenting all work performed, parts used, and labor with precision

• Stay current on Porsche technical service bulletins, PIWIS updates, and evolving repair procedures

• Perform test drives to validate diagnostic conclusions and confirm repair quality before vehicle return

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation that reflects the standard of the Porsche brand

• Contribute to a shop culture where technical excellence and craftsmanship are the baseline

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Porsche factory certifications strongly preferred -- PTAP graduates and candidates with Porsche-specific training are strongly encouraged to apply

• Prior Porsche dealership experience preferred -- European luxury or performance brand technicians with strong diagnostic backgrounds are welcome

• Strong command of Porsche vehicle systems -- PIWIS diagnostic platform experience a significant advantage

• Solid diagnostic foundation -- able to work through complex, multi-system problems with precision and process

• ASE certifications a strong plus

• Low comeback rate and a personal standard for quality that doesn't require managing

• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role -- lifting, bending, and standing throughout the shift

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• A craftsmanship mindset -- working on Porsche vehicles is a privilege, and you treat it that way

WHAT WE OFFER

• $35 - $55/hr flat rate -- rate based on experience, certifications, and diagnostic depth

• Progressive pay plan -- Porsche factory certifications and tenure increase your rate over time

• Paid Porsche manufacturer training and certification support

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• State-of-the-art facility with current Porsche diagnostic tools and technology

• Clear career path -- strong technicians grow into senior tech, shop foreman, and service management roles at Swickard

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY PORSCHE SEATTLE NORTH

• Porsche is one of the most technically demanding and rewarding brands to work on -- the diagnostic complexity and engineering precision attract technicians who take their craft seriously

• Seattle is a sophisticated, affluent market with a strong Porsche ownership base -- consistent service volume and a clientele that appreciates exceptional technical work

• PTAP graduates have a clear path to grow their Porsche-specific expertise in a well-equipped, high-caliber shop

• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- shape how we treat our team just as much as our guests

• Leadership that invests in your certifications, your development, and your long-term career growth

Porsche Seattle North gives a skilled flat-rate technician the brand, the tools, and the market to do exceptional work. Whether you're a certified Porsche tech looking for the right shop or a PTAP graduate ready to start your career on the marque you trained for -- this is a store that takes the craft as seriously as you do.

If you bring the technical standard Porsche demands and the drive to grow within one of the world's great performance brands -- we'd like to meet you.