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Description
Install, configure, and maintain aftermarket and OEM mobile electronics—audio, security, navigation, telematics, cameras, antennas, and communications systems—on cars, trucks, fleet vehicles, and marine craft.
Job tasks Attributes
  • • Inspect and test vehicle electrical systems and installed devices using meters, test lights, and diagnostic software to locate faults.
  • • Plan and perform installs of head units, amplifiers, speakers, dash cams, GPS, alarms/remote start, two-way radios, and telematics hardware.
  • • Splice, crimp, and solder wiring; terminate connectors; and apply heat-shrink and loom to harnesses.
  • • Route, secure, and label power, ground, and signal wiring; add fuses, relays, and distribution blocks as required.
  • • Mount control heads, cameras, antennas, sensors, and brackets; drill and cut openings with proper grommets and corrosion protection.
  • • Read wiring diagrams, pinouts, and manufacturer instructions to identify connections and integration points.
  • • Integrate with CAN bus/OBD-II and vehicle interfaces; program bypass/modules and configure firmware.
  • • Diagnose and correct issues such as blown fuses, shorts, opens, ground loops, and intermittent connections.
  • • Reassemble interiors and trim, verify clearances, and test all functions after installation or repair.
  • • Calibrate cameras, parking sensors, and other systems; pair Bluetooth devices and set user preferences.
  • • Install and aim emergency lighting, sirens, and control systems for specialty and fleet vehicles.
  • • Perform marine installations with waterproofing, drip loops, strain relief, and corrosion mitigation.
  • • Maintain service and installation records, wiring diagrams, and parts usage.
  • • Consult with customers or fleet managers to define needs, placement, and features.
  • • Provide time and cost estimates for installations and repairs and obtain approvals.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
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