Specialist Motor Mechanic – Interior Integration & Safety Systems


Upholstery Midlands-Dublin
UNIT 722 NORTHWEST BUSINESS PARK KILSHANE WAY DUBLIN 15
Dublin, DUBLIN D15 PE81
Ireland

Category
Industry
Automotive / Motor Vehicles / Parts
Job Start Date
01/12/2025
Manages Others
Yes
Experience Required
Yes
Pay
From €34,000 To €34,000
Per Year    
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time Permanent
Travel
No Travel Required

Job Description
Upholstery Midlands – Dublin is looking for a highly qualified Specialist Motor Mechanic – Interior Integration & Safety Systems, focused on addressing and resolving the complex technical challenges involved in integrating mechanical, electronic, heating and safety systems during vehicle interior works such as seat replacement and refurbishment.
Responsibilities
• Provide advanced diagnostics on vehicle systems before and after upholstery or seat refurbishment.
• Collaborate with upholstery specialists to ensure that seat replacements are mechanically secure and electronically compatible with safety systems.
• Provide technical support for seat removal and reinstallation, including the precise integration of airbag modules, seat belt mechanisms, electronic seat adjustment controls, and occupant detection systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults arising from upholstery-related disassembly/reassembly, including CANBUS communication issues, ECU errors, and sensor malfunctions.
• Perform precision alignment and torque-controlled installation of seating frames, tracks, and restraint components to manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct system calibration and safety checks after refurbishment, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and safety regulations.
• Advise the upholstery team on the technical implications of modifications, safeguarding the integrity of both mechanical and electronic systems.
• Integrate and troubleshoot seat wiring harnesses and power supply units, ensuring compatibility with vehicle electronic architectures during seat removal and reinstallation.
• Inspect, service, and recalibrate seat heating and climate-control modules, verifying sensor accuracy and thermal performance in line with manufacturer specifications.
• Operate and maintain specialised equipment used in seat removal, reinstallation, and upholstery integration, ensuring correct machine handling techniques.
• Provide training to staff on seat-related mechanical and machine operation skills, promoting best practices in safety and technical standards.
Job category: vehicle technician
Company: Upholstery Midlands-Dublin
Job Location: Unit 722 Northwest Business Park Phase 4 Kilshane Way Dublin 15 Dublin D15 PE81 53.4149894714355 -6.34508609771729 Position : 1
Start date: 01/12/2025
Contract type: Permanent Full-time
Total Number of Position For This Job: 1
Career level: Managerial
Salary: 34000.00 Euro Annually
Hours per week: 39
Remote/Blended Working: No
Sector: wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
 
 
Job Requirements
• Recognised qualification as a Motor Mechanic
• More than 10 years of proven experience, specialising in vehicle interior systems, seat integration, and safety-related diagnostics.
• Strong background in advanced diagnostics (mechanical and electronic), with the ability to resolve complex and rare faults.
• Extensive experience working with airbags, SRS, seat belt pretensioners, electronic seat systems, and CANBUS networks.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining specialised equipment and machinery used in seat removal, reinstallation, and upholstery-related integration.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to manufacturer standards.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff on seat-related machine operation and technical procedures.
Employer
Upholstery Midlands-Dublin
Xi Lin
UNIT 722 NORTHWEST BUSINESS PARK KILSHANE WAY DUBLIN 15
Dublin DUBLIN D15 PE81
Ireland