Electric Vehicle Field Service Technician

Cummins•Portland, OR

About The Position

Under direct supervision, this individual contributor performs preventative maintenance and basic repairs on Battery Electric Vehicles and related components at customer sites. The technician follows established procedures and guidelines to develop field service knowledge and skills while completing on-the-job training and classroom instruction using a Cummins-based curriculum. The position is part of the Distribution business in Portland, Oregon. Duties include troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electric vehicle systems and components. The work is primarily maintenance or basic repairs and diagnostics, with direct supervision and review of workmanship quality. The role is subject to Federal Transit Administration pre-employment and random drug testing, including ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Apprentice-trained mechanical technician.
Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
Locally valid driving permit.
Basic-level field service work experience.
Intermediate-level knowledge of and/or experience with automotive, industrial, or Battery Electric Vehicle products.
Some knowledge of engine diagnostic software.
Subject to Federal Transit Administration pre-employment and random drug testing requirements, including ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete repairs on engine products in a service shop.
Perform maintenance and repairs using diagnostic tools.
Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles.
Adhere to Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
Continue developing skills and earning certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
Maintain personal tools.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electric vehicle systems and components.
Perform primarily maintenance, basic repairs, and diagnostics under direct supervision, with workmanship reviewed.
Develop understanding of access to engine repair process information sources.
Understand after-treatment systems and identify major components and their functions at a rudimentary level.
Work on external components of diesel engines and understand basic concepts.