Auto electrician

An auto electrician diagnoses and repairs the electrical and electronic systems in vehicles — wiring, batteries, alternators, starters, sensors, lighting, and the computer systems that control modern cars. They use diagnostic tools to trace faults, repair or replace components, install accessories, and solve the increasingly complex electrical problems of today's vehicles.

As cars become more electronic and electrified, this specialty has grown in demand and sophistication. Auto electricians work in repair shops, dealerships, and fleet garages.

The job suits methodical, detail-oriented people who enjoy the diagnostic puzzle of electrical faults and want to work at the intersection of traditional mechanics and modern vehicle electronics.