A Day in the Life
You use electronic diagnostic tools to identify faults in modern vehicles' computer systems, interpreting live sensor data and fault codes to direct repairs accurately and efficiently.
- Connect and operate OBD scan tools to retrieve and interpret DTCs
- Analyse live data streams (sensor readings, fuel trims, injector pulsewidths)
- Perform component-level testing on suspect sensors and actuators
- Clear fault codes and verify repair effectiveness through test drives
- Complete written diagnostic reports documenting findings and recommendations
- Advise workshop on parts required and estimated repair time
- Keep scan tool software updated with latest vehicle coverage
- Assist junior technicians with complex electronic fault diagnosis
Work Environment
INDOORTeam: SMALLUNIFORMRemote: NONE
Automotive workshop — primarily in a designated diagnostic bay with diagnostic workstation and vehicle lift access. Sri Lankan workshops that invest in OBD diagnostic capability are concentrated in Colombo, Gampaha, and Kandy. The role exists across dealerships and high-quality independent workshops.
Skills Required
Technical Skills
OBD-II scanning and DTC interpretationLive data analysis (fuel system, ignition, emissions)Electrical circuit testing and component diagnosisHybrid/EV high-voltage system awarenessTechnical report writing
Soft Skills
Logical and systematic fault-finding approachPatience with difficult or intermittent faultsTechnical communication to non-specialist colleaguesContinuous self-learning mindsetAttention to detail in documentation
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