About Petersen Automotive Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum is where automobiles tell stories. As one of the world's largest and most diverse automotive museums, the Petersen features over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space and chronicles the evolution of outstanding automotive engineering achievements and their impact on our culture over the past 120 years.

Whether you’re a visitor, a collaborator, or a future team member, there’s a place for you at the Petersen. We offer a dynamic workplace culture built on innovation, and passion along with a competitive range of benefits to support the people who make it all possible.

Come be part of the story and help us drive the future.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Automotive Technician to join our restoration and preservation team. This individual will be responsible for the mechanical restoration, maintenance, and repair of historic, rare, and significant vehicles in the museum’s collection. The ideal candidate is as comfortable working with pre-war classics as they are with modern supercars and understands the importance of historical accuracy in all aspects of vehicle care.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of vehicles, including vintage, classic, racing, and concept cars.
  
  
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure operational integrity.
  
  
• Assist with historically accurate mechanical restorations, including engine rebuilds, drivetrain repairs, and component fabrication.
  
  
• Collaborate with curators and historians to ensure authenticity in restoration work.
  
  
• Prepare vehicles for exhibitions, special events, and driving demonstrations.
  
  
• Maintain detailed service records, including condition reports and restoration documentation.
  
  
• Work within conservation guidelines to preserve the originality and integrity of each vehicle.
  
  
• Assist with loading/unloading and transport preparations for offsite events or exhibitions.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automotive repair, mechanical restoration, or equivalent technical training.

• Extensive knowledge of vintage and classic vehicle systems (electrical, fuel, ignition, etc.).
  
  
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
  
  
• Fabrication and machining experience is a plus (e.g., welding, lathe, milling).
  
  
• Familiarity with conservation practices in museum or collection settings is highly desirable.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
• Valid driver’s license (CDL or racing licenses a plus).