First Search Inc. · 3 days ago
High-end automotive technician
Tuckahoe, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expFirst Search Inc. is seeking a Master-Level Technician who blends electrical expertise with fabrication talent and aesthetic sensitivity. This role involves designing and integrating custom automotive electrical systems, as well as fabricating and modifying parts to meet high standards of craftsmanship.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sarah Katz
Responsibilities
Design, wire, and integrate custom automotive electrical systems — analog and digital — with OEM-level execution
Expertly work with 12V systems, high-current circuits, and parasitic draw troubleshooting
Wire logic-based circuits using Bosch-style relays, solid-state modules, and OEM harness integration
Build clean, protected, and serviceable harnesses with professional routing and circuit protection
Modify and reconfigure alternator systems — including ECU-controlled modern alternators and vintage generator systems
Retrofit vintage systems to modern electrical standards (6V to 12V conversions, etc.)
Design and install integrated audio systems in modern and vintage cars
Execute DSP tuning using JL Audio MAX, AudioTech Fischer, and similar processors
Install and fabricate enclosures for custom subwoofer and full-range speaker systems
Understand and compensate for OEM audio system constraints (all-pass filters, phase issues, etc.)
Perform reference-based tuning with personal media libraries
Fabricate custom brackets, panels, and assemblies in metal, plastic, and wood
MIG & TIG weld as needed for daily project requirements
Build from raw materials: ABS, acrylics, EPDM, metals, composites, etc
Modify OEM parts with extreme precision — including plastic shaping, upholstery wrapping, and surface finishing
Wrap, finish, and detail custom installations to exacting aesthetic and durability standards
Organize every component of a build using labeled bins, tags, and photo documentation
Communicate clearly with the team and clients regarding progress, challenges, and goals
Help create custom user manuals for each build, documenting non-OEM systems and integration details
Follow project planning protocols to execute multi-phase builds with precision and accountability
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5–10 years in advanced custom automotive work, with an emphasis on electrical systems
Strong grasp of automotive relay logic, circuit design, and parasitic draw diagnostics
Ability to design and install multi-amp audio systems with DSP, EQ, time-delay, and crossover logic
Hands-on experience fabricating audio enclosures and integrating systems into exotic or vintage interiors
Extensive use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering/desoldering tools, and harness-building equipment
Comfort working on a wide variety of vehicles — from 1950s European sports cars to modern EVs and SUVs
Company
First Search Inc.
For over 40 years, First Search has transformed how companies hire (and how candidates get selected) with results that outpace the industry norms for companies like Motorola, T-Mobile, Pulte Homes, Fluor Corporation, and Salesforce partners.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Allen Katz
Chief Employment Officer (CEO)
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