Electrical Specialist

Folience Inc • Sumner, IA

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About The Position

The Electrical Technical Lead is responsible for identifying electrical problems before vehicles leave the production line and preventing recurring defects. The role owns run room testing standards and procedures, serves as the line’s technical resource for complex electrical issues, and performs the full range of electrical assembly work. It offers an experienced troubleshooter a growth path on the production floor. Attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to safety are essential.

The position works in the run room and on the production line in a manufacturing environment. The role includes diagnosing defects, coordinating corrective actions with supervisors and engineering, documenting troubleshooting guidance, and helping train technicians and electricians. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical examination, and an MVR check if applicable. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Electrical assembly experience in manufacturing, automotive, RV, marine, or a similar industry, with a track record as a go-to troubleshooter.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Skilled use of hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to explain problems clearly and train others on the floor.
• Ability to work with supervisors across departments without direct authority over their teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and climb for prolonged periods, work in confined spaces within vehicles, and use required PPE.
• Successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical examination; successful completion of an MVR check if applicable.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ambulance, emergency vehicle, automotive, or specialty vehicle manufacturing.
• Experience leading or training other electricians, or serving as a team lead.
• Root cause problem-solving experience, such as 5 Whys, and experience writing work instructions or troubleshooting guides.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or structured production environments.

Responsibilities

• Own run room test standards and procedures, and direct and train the run room technician.
• Trace run room defects to their source, such as a production zone, harness, drawing, or supplier part, and follow up with the responsible supervisor until the fix is effective.
• Act as a liaison to engineering regarding build issues and design changes.
• Write troubleshooting guides and common-failure references, and help train new electricians.
• Follow SOPs, quality checks, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Collaborate with team members, the Electrical Supervisor, and other departments to meet production schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Perform the full range of electrical assembly work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED