Tadiwanashe Mukura
München,Germany
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Auto Electrician with extensive experience gained through a four-year apprenticeship and three years of professional practice. Proficient in diagnosing and repairing complex electrical and electronic faults on heavy commercial vehicles, buses, and agricultural machinery. Experienced with Iveco, Scania, MAN, DAF, and other heavy-duty equipment, with strong knowledge of ECU diagnostics, CAN bus systems, wiring, charging systems, and preventive maintenance. A dependable team player with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Auto electrician
MAN Truck and bus
Munich, Germany
2025.10 - Current
- Identified vehicle problems using modern diagnostic equipment leading to increased reliability of the vehicles.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks for extended vehicle life span.
- Upgraded old vehicular electrical systems, enhancing operational efficiency and safety measures.
- Enhanced vehicle functionality with comprehensive electrical system checks.
- Repaired complex vehicle wiring systems for improved performance.
- Tested lighting systems in cars guaranteeing safer night-time driving experience for customers.
- Completed electrical inspection reports to enable fault diagnosis and repair.
Auto electrician
Sadie Motors
Harare, Zimbabwe
2025.01 - 2025.08
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical and electronic faults on Iveco, Scania, and DAF trucks.
- Performed preventive maintenance on truck electrical systems to maximize reliability and uptime.
- Installed, tested, and repaired wiring harnesses, electrical circuits, and electronic components.
- Serviced and replaced alternators, starter motors, batteries, and charging systems.
- Used diagnostic software and scan tools to identify and resolve engine management and electrical faults.
- Diagnosed and repaired CAN bus communication and ECU-related faults.
- Installed and calibrated sensors, control modules, and other electronic systems.
- Repaired and maintained truck lighting, braking, ABS, and warning systems.
- Read and interpreted electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturers' technical manuals.
- Conducted electrical inspections and ensured compliance with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
Auto electrician
Afrochine smelting Pvt ltd
chegutu, Zimbabwe
2023.03 - 2024.11
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults on heavy mining and smelting equipment.
- Installed, tested, and maintained electrical wiring, harnesses, and electronic systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on mining vehicles, mobile equipment, and plant machinery.
- Serviced and repaired starter motors, alternators, batteries, and charging systems.
- Diagnosed engine management and CAN bus communication faults using diagnostic tools.
- Repaired and calibrated sensors, control modules, and electronic components.
- Installed and maintained lighting, warning, and safety systems on mobile equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Conducted electrical inspections to ensure equipment complied with mine safety standards.
- Troubleshot and repaired PLC-controlled and automated electrical systems where applicable.
- Minimized equipment downtime through efficient fault finding and timely repairs.
- Maintained accurate maintenance records and completed work orders.
Apprentice auto electrician
William Bain (IVECO)
Harare, Zimbabwe
2019.01 - 2023.01
- Assisted qualified auto electricians with diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on Iveco commercial vehicles.
- Learned to inspect, test, and repair vehicle electrical and electronic systems under supervision.
- Installed and repaired wiring harnesses, electrical circuits, and lighting systems.
- Assisted with servicing alternators, starter motors, batteries, and charging systems.
- Used diagnostic tools to identify engine management and electrical faults.
- Read and interpreted electrical wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on vehicle electrical systems.
- Assisted in diagnosing and repairing sensors, relays, switches, and electronic control units (ECUs).
- Carried out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and electrical checks on new vehicles.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Automotive Electrics & Electronics
Harare polytechnic
Zimbabwe 2019.01 - 2023.01
Skills
- Wiring diagram interpretation
- Engine system diagnostics
- Automotive software utilisation
- Air conditioning repairs
- Electrical circuit installation
- Fuel injection system knowledge
- Vehicle electrical systems knowledge
- Fault code reading
- Circuit diagram interpretation
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Auto electrician
MAN Truck and bus
2025.10 - Current
Auto electrician
Sadie Motors
2025.01 - 2025.08
Auto electrician
Afrochine smelting Pvt ltd
2023.03 - 2024.11
Apprentice auto electrician
William Bain (IVECO)
2019.01 - 2023.01
Higher National Diploma - Automotive Electrics & Electronics
Harare polytechnic
2019.01 - 2023.01