ADAS Calibration Technician
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas — RGV-Wide
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Saturday availability; hours may vary based on workload and customer needs
Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level
About the Position
We are looking for a motivated, dependable, technically skilled, and detail-oriented ADAS Calibration Technician to join our growing team and service customers throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
The technician will be responsible for performing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) inspections, calibrations, diagnostics, and related procedures on modern vehicles.
This is a highly technical position where accuracy matters. ADAS systems are directly connected to vehicle safety, and improper calibration can affect systems such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, and other safety features.
The ideal candidate is someone who understands the importance of following procedures, documenting their work, paying attention to details, and never taking shortcuts.
This position may involve working with customers, dealerships, collision repair facilities, glass companies, body shops, mechanical repair facilities, insurance related accounts, and other automotive businesses throughout the RGV.
If you are technically minded, enjoy working with modern vehicles and diagnostic equipment, and want to build a career in one of the fastest growing areas of automotive technology, we want to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities
ADAS Calibration
Perform ADAS inspections and calibrations on a variety of vehicles, including:
- Cars
- Trucks
- SUVs
- Luxury vehicles
- Newer-model vehicles
- Collision-repaired vehicles
- Vehicles requiring windshield replacement
- Vehicles requiring suspension or alignment work
- Vehicles requiring sensor or camera calibration
Systems may include:
- Forward-facing cameras
- Radar sensors
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Surround-view cameras
- Parking sensors
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver monitoring systems
- Other manufacturer-specific safety systems
Static & Dynamic Calibration
The technician should be familiar with or willing to learn both static and dynamic ADAS calibration procedures.
Responsibilities may include:
- Setting up calibration targets.
- Positioning targets according to manufacturer specifications.
- Measuring vehicle centerline and target distances.
- Setting target height and position.
- Performing camera calibrations.
- Performing radar calibrations.
- Performing dynamic calibrations when required.
- Following manufacturer-specific calibration procedures.
- Verifying calibration results.
- Documenting completed calibrations.
- Identifying calibration failures and determining appropriate next steps.
Accuracy is more important than speed.
Pre-Calibration Inspection
Before performing a calibration, the technician will be expected to inspect the vehicle and verify that the vehicle is ready for calibration.
This may include checking:
- Tire pressure
- Ride height
- Wheel alignment
- Steering wheel position
- Suspension condition
- Vehicle loading
- Damage to sensors
- Camera mounting
- Windshield condition
- Radar mounting
- Sensor brackets
- Bumpers and mounting points
- Body damage
- Diagnostic trouble codes
- Battery voltage
- Required vehicle conditions
The technician must recognize when a vehicle should not be calibrated because another issue must be corrected first.
Diagnostic Scanning
The technician may be responsible for performing pre and post repair diagnostic scans.
Responsibilities may include:
- Connecting diagnostic equipment.
- Performing vehicle scans.
- Identifying diagnostic trouble codes.
- Recording pre-scan results.
- Recording post-scan results.
- Clearing codes when appropriate.
- Verifying that systems are functioning correctly.
- Identifying issues that require additional diagnosis or repair.
- Communicating findings to management and repair facilities.
Experience with OEM and aftermarket diagnostic platforms is preferred.
OEM Procedures
ADAS calibration must be performed according to appropriate vehicle specific procedures.
The technician will be expected to:
- Research applicable calibration requirements.
- Follow OEM procedures when required.
- Use correct targets and equipment.
- Verify required vehicle conditions.
- Follow proper measurement procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Never guess at calibration specifications.
- Never skip required procedures simply to save time.
The technician should understand that different manufacturers and vehicle models may require completely different calibration procedures.
Collision Repair & Glass-Related Calibrations
The technician will frequently work with vehicles that have undergone repairs that can affect ADAS systems.
This may include vehicles following:
- Windshield replacement
- Front-end collision repair
- Bumper replacement
- Fender replacement
- Suspension repairs
- Steering repairs
- Wheel alignment
- Radar sensor replacement
- Camera replacement
- Grille replacement
- Body repair
- Structural repairs
- Sensor or bracket replacement
The technician should understand the relationship between vehicle repairs and ADAS calibration requirements.
Vehicle Measurement & Calibration Setup
Proper setup is critical to accurate calibration.
The technician will be expected to:
- Position vehicles correctly.
- Verify floor conditions.
- Measure vehicle centerline.
- Measure target distances.
- Set target height.
- Position targets accurately.
- Verify equipment level and alignment.
- Maintain proper lighting and environmental conditions when required.
- Follow equipment-specific setup procedures.
- Confirm the vehicle is properly positioned before beginning calibration.
The technician must have a strong attention to detail and understand that being off by a small amount can affect calibration accuracy.
Equipment Operation
The technician will operate specialized ADAS equipment and diagnostic systems.
Experience with the following is preferred:
- ADAS calibration systems
- OEM diagnostic tools
- Aftermarket scan tools
- Calibration targets
- Radar calibration equipment
- Camera calibration equipment
- Alignment equipment
- Measuring systems
- Digital vehicle inspection systems
- Battery support equipment
- Diagnostic software
- Calibration documentation systems
Experience with multiple ADAS equipment platforms is a major plus.
Customer & Business Relationship Building
This position will involve interaction with customers and automotive businesses throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
You may work directly with:
- Collision repair shops
- Body shops
- Glass companies
- Dealerships
- Mechanical repair facilities
- Insurance-related businesses
- Fleet accounts
- Vehicle owners
- Other automotive service providers
You will be expected to:
- Communicate professionally.
- Explain calibration results when appropriate.
- Clearly communicate additional issues.
- Maintain professional relationships.
- Provide accurate information.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
- Represent the company positively.
- Build relationships with repeat business accounts.
- Understand that every calibration is an opportunity to earn future business.
Technical expertise gets the job done. Professional service builds the relationship.
Quality & Safety Standards
ADAS calibration is a safety-critical service.
The technician must:
- Follow proper procedures.
- Never guess at calibration specifications.
- Never bypass required procedures.
- Never falsify calibration results.
- Properly document completed work.
- Verify equipment setup before calibration.
- Verify calibration results before releasing the vehicle.
- Report equipment problems immediately.
- Maintain calibration equipment properly.
- Keep the calibration area clean and organized.
- Follow all applicable safety procedures.
If a calibration cannot be completed correctly, the technician is expected to stop, document the issue, and communicate it.
Documentation
Accurate documentation is an important part of the position.
The technician may be responsible for documenting:
- Vehicle information
- VIN
- Mileage
- Pre-scan results
- Diagnostic trouble codes
- Calibration requirements
- Calibration procedures performed
- Target measurements
- Calibration results
- Post-scan results
- Diagnostic findings
- Photos
- Equipment used
- Additional repair recommendations
Documentation must be accurate, complete, and professional.
Qualifications
Required
- Automotive diagnostic or calibration experience preferred.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures.
- Ability to operate computers and diagnostic equipment.
- Valid driver's license.
- Responsible driving history.
- Ability to travel throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
- Professional attitude and appearance.
- Ability to work well with customers, dealerships, repair facilities, and coworkers.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Experience
- 1–2+ years of ADAS calibration experience.
- Collision repair experience.
- Automotive diagnostic experience.
- Automotive electrical experience.
- OEM scan tool experience.
- Aftermarket scan tool experience.
- Experience with static ADAS calibration.
- Experience with dynamic ADAS calibration.
- Radar calibration experience.
- Camera calibration experience.
- Experience with windshield-related ADAS calibrations.
- Experience with post-collision calibration.
- Experience working with dealerships.
- Experience working with collision repair facilities.
- Experience with vehicle diagnostics.
- ADAS training or industry certifications.
The Type of Person We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Technically minded
- Highly detail-oriented
- Motivated
- Dependable
- Professional
- Patient
- Safety-conscious
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- Mechanically inclined
- Customer-focused
- Comfortable working independently
- Willing to travel
- Willing to work long hours when needed
- Willing to learn
- Proud of their work
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who understands responsibility.
ADAS calibration is not a "good enough" job.
The technician must understand that the work being performed can affect the operation of a vehicle's safety systems.
We want someone who will follow the procedure, verify their work, document the results, and speak up when something isn't right.
Work Ethic & Expectations
This is a growing operation, and the workload can change from day to day.
There may be days involving multiple calibrations, long-distance travel, difficult diagnostics, or unexpected vehicle issues.
We are looking for someone who is willing to work when the work is there.
The ideal candidate:
- Shows up on time and ready to work.
- Maintains a professional attitude.
- Takes initiative.
- Works efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.
- Does not cut corners.
- Does not guess.
- Takes responsibility for their work.
- Can work independently.
- Can manage multiple jobs.
- Is willing to work extended hours when necessary.
- Continues learning as vehicle technology changes.
- Takes pride in accurate documentation.
- Maintains equipment properly.
- Wants to grow professionally.
Mobile / Field Service
This position may require travel throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Service areas may include:
- McAllen
- Mission
- Edinburg
- Pharr
- San Juan
- Alamo
- Donna
- Weslaco
- Mercedes
- La Feria
- Harlingen
- Brownsville
- Surrounding RGV communities
The technician should be comfortable traveling to:
- Collision repair facilities
- Body shops
- Dealerships
- Glass shops
- Mechanical repair facilities
- Customer locations
- Fleet locations
- Other automotive businesses
Responsibilities may include:
- Traveling to customer and business locations.
- Performing mobile ADAS calibrations when appropriate.
- Managing multiple appointments.
- Communicating arrival times.
- Coordinating with repair facilities.
- Maintaining calibration equipment during transportation.
- Setting up equipment properly at each location.
- Completing required documentation.
- Managing time efficiently.
Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on technical position requiring physical activity throughout the workday.
The technician must be able to:
- Stand for extended periods.
- Bend, kneel, crouch, and reach.
- Work around vehicles.
- Move calibration equipment.
- Lift and position targets and equipment.
- Work inside vehicle interiors.
- Work outdoors when performing mobile services.
- Work in varying Texas weather conditions.
- Safely load and unload equipment.
- Safely enter and exit vehicles.
Equipment & Technology
Experience with professional ADAS equipment is preferred.
Experience with the following is a plus:
- ADAS calibration frames
- Calibration targets
- Radar calibration systems
- Camera calibration systems
- OEM scan tools
- Aftermarket diagnostic scanners
- Diagnostic software
- Alignment equipment
- Measuring systems
- Digital inspection systems
- Battery support equipment
- Laptop/tablet-based diagnostic systems
Experience with multiple calibration platforms is a significant advantage.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level
- Full-time employment
- Overtime opportunities based on workload and company policy
- Consistent work with a growing company
- Training and continued development
- Exposure to multiple vehicle manufacturers and technologies
- Opportunities to expand diagnostic and calibration skills
- Opportunities to work with dealerships and commercial accounts
- Professional work environment
- Advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to become a key member of a growing automotive technology operation
Why Join Us?
Automotive technology is changing rapidly.
Modern vehicles increasingly rely on cameras, radar, sensors, computers, and advanced driver-assistance systems.
That means skilled ADAS technicians are becoming an increasingly important part of the automotive repair industry.
We are building a growing operation focused on accuracy, safety, technology, professionalism, customer service, and relationships.
If you are technically minded, motivated, dependable, and want to build a career in automotive technology, there is an opportunity to grow with us.
You don't have to know everything on day one.
You do need to be willing to work hard, learn continuously, follow procedures, take ownership, and care about the accuracy of your work.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed and include a brief summary of your ADAS and automotive experience.
Please include:
- Years of automotive experience
- Years of ADAS experience
- Static calibration experience
- Dynamic calibration experience
- Camera calibration experience
- Radar calibration experience
- Diagnostic scanning experience
- OEM scan tool experience
- Aftermarket scan tool experience
- Collision repair experience
- Glass calibration experience
- Dealership or commercial account experience
- ADAS equipment/platforms you have experience using
- Areas of the RGV you are comfortable servicing
- Availability to work extended hours
- Any relevant certifications or training
Experienced ADAS Technicians are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you're technically skilled, dependable, motivated, detail oriented, take safety seriously, and want the opportunity to grow with a company, we want to hear from you.
Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
