Kia America · 3 weeks ago
Field Technical Specialist
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yr
4+ years expKia America is redefining value in the automotive industry with a collaborative and innovative culture. The Field Technical Specialist investigates and repairs vehicle issues in the field, providing technical expertise and support to dealerships and customers to enhance satisfaction and product quality.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Assist Kia customers, dealerships and KUS staff by performing or supervising effective vehicle repairs/inspections that are escalated through established processes
Determine, assess and report the scope of technical issues with Kia vehicles occurring in the field via Field Product Quality Report or other reports as directed
Provide and promote technical training, updates, information and assistance to Kia dealership personnel
Achieve & maintain ASE (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, L1, L3, L4) Certification & Kia FTS Certification as measured by completed course metrics through Kia University
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Completion and maintenance of all ASE (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, L1, L3, L4) Certifications throughout employment required
A minimum of four years automotive industry experience
Minimum two years hands-on type automotive technical representative
Domestic travel is required while occasional travel may be required internationally
May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays
Strong working knowledge of automobiles with ability to perform hands-on diagnostic, mechanical and electrical work on automotive systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Basic PC skills
Benefits
Premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral
Paid time off
Company lease and purchase programs
Company-wide holiday shutdown
Paid volunteer hours
Premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California
Company
Kia America
Kia America is headquartered in Irvine, California and is a subsidiary of Kia Corporation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Seungkyu Yoon
President & CEO
John Yoon
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
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