Electrical Technician Al Futtaim Automotive BYD

About the Role

Al Futtaim Group is seeking an Electrical Technician for Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD in KSA. This full-time role serves as the workshop's specialist in vehicle electrical, electronic, and high-voltage systems, providing advanced diagnostics and repair for conventional, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles. The position is critical in ensuring diagnostic accuracy, repair quality, and safe handling of high-voltage systems as dealerships transition towards electrified and software-driven vehicles.

Role Responsibilities

The Electrical Technician is responsible for resolving complex electrical faults, performing ECU programming and software updates, and executing ADAS calibration and system configuration in line with OEM standards. Key duties include:

• Diagnosing and repairing complex electrical and electronic faults, including CAN bus systems, body control modules, infotainment systems, and powertrain electronics.
• Performing advanced fault tracing using OEM diagnostic tools, scan platforms, and electrical testing equipment.
• Executing ECU flashing, software updates, and control module programming according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Carrying out ADAS calibration, sensor alignment, key coding, and immobilizer programming as required.
• Performing diagnostics, service, and repair of high-voltage (HV) systems in electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Conducting battery health checks, isolation testing, and inspection of inverters, electric motors, and HV wiring systems.
• Ensuring correct handling, storage, and maintenance of HV batteries and related components.
• Maintaining and calibrating HV diagnostic tools, including insulation testers, milliohm meters, and specialized equipment.
• Following strict high-voltage safety procedures, including lockout/tagout protocols, system isolation, and PPE usage.
• Ensuring all repairs are completed using OEM-approved methods, tools, and safety standards.
• Accurately documenting diagnostic steps, fault codes, test results, and repair actions in the Dealer Management System (DMS) and OEM warranty portals.
• Supporting compliance with OEM technical standards, audit requirements, and dealership operating procedures.

Technical Support and Knowledge Sharing

This role also involves supporting workshop capabilities by assisting general Technicians with complex cases and contributing to the technical knowledge development across the team. Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical support to general Technicians and Workshop Supervisors on complex electrical and electronic issues.
• Escalating unresolved cases to Technical Support Engineers or OEM technical helplines when necessary.
• Sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and learnings with the workshop team to improve overall capability.
• Contributing to internal technical updates, bulletins, and on-the-job coaching for junior technicians.

Experience Requirements

Candidates for this position should have 2-5 years of relevant experience in vehicle electrical, electronic, and high-voltage systems diagnostics and repair.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry.