Lead Technician

About the Job

Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Department: Vehicle Operations
Reports to: Reconditioning Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55–$60 Per Hour 

About Ever

Ever is building the future of auto retail. As the first AI-native auto retailer, we are building the next $100B+ automotive business, starting with electric vehicles.

Based out of San Francisco and expanding nationwide, we are backed by leading investors and led by former tech & automotive professionals from Uber, Tesla, Rivian, Apple, Amazon, Carvana, J.P. Morgan, BCG, and more. After our recently completed Series B financing, we have raised around $200M in total equity and debt funding. We are growing rapidly and actively recruiting exceptional talent – to set a new frontier in the largest sector of the US retail economy.

Learn more about us at evercars.com.

About the Role

As Lead Technician, you'll be the technical leader of Ever's Irvine reconditioning operation. You'll spend much of your time on complex diagnostics and repairs on electric and conventional vehicles. You'll also coach technicians, write and improve shop SOPs, and partner with the Reconditioning Manager to improve throughput, quality and safety. It's a role for an experienced tech with shop leadership experience who wants to help build scalable shop processes from the ground up and mentor the next generation of EV technicians.

What You'll Do

• Perform advanced diagnostics, repairs and reconditioning on electric and conventional vehicles
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex mechanical and electrical repairs
• Coach, mentor and train technicians on repair quality, efficiency, safety and OEM best practices, and lead hands-on onboarding for new techs
• Develop, document and continuously improve shop SOPs, repair workflows, quality standards and inspection processes
• Standardize repair procedures across the shop to improve consistency and reduce rework
• Conduct quality control inspections before vehicles are released for sale
• Monitor repair quality, comeback rates and technician performance trends
• Assist with workload planning and daily shop prioritization
• Partner with the Reconditioning Manager on productivity and continuous improvement initiatives, identifying bottlenecks and recommending fixes
• Support lean shop practices, 5S organization, tooling and equipment improvements, and workplace safety initiatives
• Ensure all work follows OEM repair procedures, high-voltage safety procedures, OSHA standards and Ever quality standards, and is documented accurately in Ever's systems
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing shop culture

What You Bring

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience with demonstrated technical expertise
• Experience training, coaching or mentoring technicians
• Strong diagnostic abilities across electrical, mechanical and drivability systems
• Experience creating or improving shop processes and repair standards
• Strong communication, organization and leadership skills
• Passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (must be 21+ to road test per policy)

Technical Skills

• Advanced diagnostics using OEM and aftermarket scan tools
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and service information
• Experience with brake, suspension, steering, drivetrain, HVAC and electrical systems
• Experience developing repair documentation and SOPs

Preferred Experience

• Previous Lead Technician, Shop Foreman, Team Lead or similar leadership role
• Experience with EV platforms (Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, GM, Ford, Hyundai/Kia)
• High-voltage safety certification
• ASE Master Technician and OEM EV certifications

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Bend, kneel, squat, crawl and work underneath vehicles
• Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs
• Safely operate lifts, power tools, diagnostic equipment and shop machinery
• Work in a shop environment with exposure to noise, fluids and automotive chemicals, using required PPE
• Safely drive and road test vehicles

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range for this Irvine-based position is $55–$60 per hour, depending on relevant experience, qualifications and internal equity. 

Ever offers health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as time-off benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Ever is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.