Vw/Audi Performance Automotive Technician

VW/AUDI Peformance Automotive Technician
HPA Motorsports Inc. — Langley, BC
Full-Time | Permanent | Career Position$35–$45/hour — Based on Experience & Technical CapabilityGuaranteed 40-Hour Work Week | NOT Flat Rate | BenefitsAre you an experienced automotive technician who still genuinely loves performance cars—but is getting tired of the dealership routine?HPA Motorsports is looking for an experienced technician who wants a more challenging and creative outlet for their skills.For more than 35 years, HPA has built its reputation developing some of the most ambitious Volkswagen and Audi performance vehicles in North America.We're looking for a technician who already has a strong automotive foundation and wants to take the next step.Compensation
$35–$45/hour based on experience and demonstrated technical capabilityThat's approximately $72,800–$93,600 annually based on a guaranteed 40-hour week, plus company benefits.What You'll Actually Work On
Building or installing a high-performance engineWorking with VR6, TFSI/TSI and other Volkswagen/Audi powertrainsInstalling or troubleshooting turbocharger and supercharger systemsCompleting engine or drivetrain conversionsDiagnosing electrical, CAN-bus, drivability or mechanical issuesInstalling suspension, brake and chassis upgradesPreparing a vehicle for dyno testing and developmentWorking alongside fabrication and machining capabilitiesBuilding complete HPA project vehiclesSolving a problem where the answer isn't sitting in a factory service manualWho We're Looking For
We're looking for an
experienced automotive technician, not someone looking for their first opportunity in the trade.You should already have a strong mechanical foundation and be comfortable working independently.Strong candidates will have:
5+ years of professional automotive technician experience, including substantial diagnostic work and major mechanical repairsStrong mechanical and diagnostic capabilityExperience with modern automotive electrical and diagnostic systemsConfidence using scan tools and diagnostic equipmentExperience performing major mechanical repairsStrong understanding of engine, drivetrain, suspension and braking systemsThe ability to troubleshoot rather than simply replace partsProfessional English communication skills appropriate for a technical shop environmentStrong organization and attention to detailYour own professional automotive toolsA valid driver's licenceCurrent legal authorization to work in CanadaParticularly valuable experience includes:
Volkswagen VR6 and TSI/TFSI platformsPerformance engine buildingTurbocharger or supercharger systemsDSG transmissions and AWD systemsElectrical troubleshootingEngine swaps and drivetrain conversionsFabrication or weldingMotorsport or performance vehicle preparationDyno or tuning supportRed Seal/Journeyperson certification is an asset, but demonstrated ability matters to us.If your background comes from another performance platform—BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Japanese or domestic performance,we're still interested.Great technicians can learn another platform.Technical ability gets you through the door.What happens after that matters just as much.We want someone who:
Still gets excited about interesting carsWants to understand
why
something failedDoesn't need someone standing over them to keep a project movingCan communicate clearly with the rest of the teamRespects the shop, the equipment and the people around themWants to keep learningWants their career to become more interesting—not less
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