| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Automobile Dealership |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Workshop Supervisor |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | 1 to 4 years in auto or electrical service with EV exposure |
EV Technician job description template
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Job title: EV Technician
Department: Automobile Dealership
Reports to: Workshop Supervisor
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
An EV Technician services and repairs electric vehicles, working on high voltage batteries, motors, chargers and control systems. The role reports to the Workshop Supervisor. A good EV technician diagnoses electric drivetrain and battery faults accurately, follows strict high voltage safety, uses the manufacturer diagnostic tools, handles battery and charging issues correctly, keeps repeat repairs low, and gives customers confidence that their electric vehicle is in safe, skilled hands as the workshop shifts toward electric mobility.
Key responsibilities
- Diagnose faults in the battery, motor, charger and control systems of electric vehicles.
- Follow high voltage safety procedures and isolate systems before working.
- Service and repair electric drivetrain, cooling and charging components.
- Run manufacturer diagnostic software and read fault codes and battery data.
- Handle battery modules and high voltage parts safely and correctly.
- Test charging performance and resolve slow or failed charging complaints.
- Update vehicle software and calibrations as the manufacturer requires.
- Record the work, parts and battery readings on the job card.
- Fix jobs right the first time to avoid repeat repairs.
- Keep the EV bay, tools and personal protective equipment in order.
Requirements
- Diploma or ITI in electrical, electronics or automobile
- EV or high voltage safety training
- Manufacturer EV training is an advantage
- 1 to 4 years in auto or electrical service with EV exposure
KRAs and KPIs for a EV Technician
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic accuracy | EV faults correctly diagnosed on first attempt above target |
| Right first time | Repeat repairs on own EV jobs kept below the agreed level |
| Safety compliance | High voltage safety steps followed with zero incidents |
| Charging resolution | Charging complaints resolved within the agreed time |
| Productivity | Productive labour hours per day above the agreed target |
| Software updates | Required software updates completed without pending cases |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: EV diagnostic scan tools, Insulated tools, Battery testers, Multimeter, Manufacturer EV software.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Senior EV Technician, Workshop Supervisor, EV Diagnostics Specialist
Interview questions for a EV Technician
- What safety steps do you take before working on a high voltage system?
- How do you diagnose a battery or range complaint on an electric vehicle?
- How do you handle a high voltage battery module safely?
- How do you resolve a slow or failed charging complaint?
- How do you keep up as EV technology and software change?
- How do you make sure an EV repair is right the first time?
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What does an EV Technician do?
An EV Technician services and repairs electric vehicles. They diagnose faults in the battery, motor, charger and control systems, follow strict high voltage safety, run manufacturer diagnostic software and handle battery and charging issues. They update vehicle software and aim to fix jobs right the first time on electric vehicles.
What qualifications does an EV Technician need?
Most EV technician roles ask for a diploma or ITI in electrical, electronics or automobile, plus high voltage safety training. Manufacturer EV training is a strong advantage. Because electric vehicles carry dangerous voltages, safety discipline matters as much as diagnostic and repair skill.
Is EV Technician a good career in India?
As electric vehicles grow in India, demand for EV technicians is rising and skilled ones are scarce. Technicians who add battery, motor and high voltage skills to a mechanical or electrical base are well placed. It is a growing field with room to specialise in diagnostics and new technology.