Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated EV Electrical Systems Technician to join our team, focusing on the operational maintenance, diagnostics, and customer support of our electric vehicle (EV) systems.
This hands-on role involves fabricating wiring harnesses, troubleshooting CAN/OBD networks, performing vehicle servicing, and supporting field operations. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in EV electrical systems and a commitment to ensuring vehicle reliability and customer satisfaction.
This position is key to maintaining our vehicles' performance and supporting our growing fleet.
Location: Central Valley, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Q2 2026
Key Responsibilities
Fabricate, install, and route high-voltage and low-voltage wiring harnesses in compliance with safety and quality standards.
Interpret and work from wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings to install or replace instrument clusters, dashboards, and other electronic components such as onboard computers, lidar, cameras, etc.
Perform prototype harness builds, debug issues, and support design verification for custom vehicle builds.
Diagnose and troubleshoot CAN bus and OBD communications, including analyzing message traffic using CAN analyzers.
Support integration of subsystems like BMS, motor controllers, and displays over the CAN bus network.
Understand basic Battery Management System (BMS) functions: state-of-charge monitoring, thermal protection, cell balancing, diagnostics over CAN or OBD protocols.
Support setup, replacement, and diagnosis of motor controller systems, including communication and integration with BMS and other ECUs.
Use diagnostic tools such as digital multimeters, current probes, oscilloscopes, and logging equipment to diagnose electrical and CAN network issues.
Assist in software/firmware updates of critical control modules including BMS, motor controllers, and displays via OBD or proprietary interfaces.
Execute test plans provided by the engineering teams, carry out troubleshooting of issues, and provide comprehensive reports.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and testing teams to identify and resolve electrical or system-level issues.
Train other technicians on testing, troubleshooting, and vehicle servicing activities.
Qualifications & Skills
Technical background (degree or vocational training) in automotive, electrical, or electronics engineering.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
Hands-on experience in crimping, soldering, stripping, and harness assembly, including connector familiarity and quality techniques.
Fabrication of prototype test rigs and wiring subsystems.
Strong proficiency in diagnosing EV electrical systems, including CAN, Ethernet, high-voltage systems.
Practical understanding of BMS and motor controller communication over CAN and integration of vehicle subsystems.
Use of test equipment like oscilloscopes, voltmeters, current probes; canadapters experience with tools such as Vector CANalyzer or PicoScope.
Bonus (Preferred) Qualifications:
- Experience with OBD-II diagnostics, DTC extraction, and EV-specific diagnostic protocols.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and standards for EV high-voltage systems.
- Certifications in harness fabrication.
Work Expectations
Receive vehicle deliveries, perform initial inspections, and complete pre-delivery checklists.
Diagnose and resolve vehicle issues; document findings and share reports with engineering teams.
Maintain vehicle condition, including general maintenance and overall presentability.
Deliver vehicles to customers and travel to customer sites for diagnostics and repairs.
Handle transport of materials between company locations.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Support other technicians and take on additional tasks as needed.
Flexibility to work or attend meetings outside normal business hours when required.
Company DescriptionIndustry-First by Design.Boson is an electric, modular platform built for workers who need capability without complexity. Designed from the ground up for off-road work, Boson delivers the strength of a one-ton truck with the low maintenance and torque of modern electric power. It is connected, so you can see where your vehicle is at, where it's been, and its state of charge.Company DescriptionIndustry-First by Design.
Boson is an electric, modular platform built for workers who need capability without complexity. Designed from the ground up for off-road work, Boson delivers the strength of a one-ton truck with the low maintenance and torque of modern electric power. It is connected, so you can see where your vehicle is at, where it's been, and its state of charge.