Electrical Development Specialist

NFI Group Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

NFI Group Inc. is seeking an Electrical Development Specialist in Minnesota (Crookston or St. Cloud) to provide practical and technical training within the Electrical Department.

The role supports the Learning Institute, onboarding, certification programs, and quality improvements in electrical safety and performance. With 5+ years in electrical technician roles and strong schematics/data sheet skills, you will lead development programs, enforce safety standards, and mentor SWIs/PQSs while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an electrical technician role with a focus on OJT techniques and training plans.
• Deep understanding of engineering schematics/drawings and their practical application.
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical data sheets.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple training programs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and technical training to the Electrical Department and support Learning Institute and Production teams.
• Collaborate with customers, managers, and the Learning Institute to assess competency gaps and define training needs.
• Enforce electrical safety standards and report/correct unsafe practices.
• Mentor the Electrical Cell Team in observing and refining SWIs and PQSs.
• Analyze performance measures (MOPs) to determine need for training interventions.
• Develop training methods and evaluate training effectiveness and cost-benefit.
• Lead Learning Institute administrative processes and maintain training matrices.
• Organize electrical resources with Electrical Leadership to schedule training.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Data sheet interpretation

Training program management

On-the-job training (OJT) techniques

Education

Electrical certification / diploma / degree

Job description

Full-Time, Onsite

ELECTRICAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Crookston, MN or St Cloud, MN

Full-Time, Onsite

NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy‑duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double‑deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low‑floor cutaway and medium‑duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero‑emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world.

Position Summary

As an Electrical Development Specialist at New Flyer, you will provide practical and technical training to the Electrical Department while supporting the Learning Institute and Production teams. This role is responsible for identifying training opportunities, developing and delivering classroom and on-the-job training, supporting electrical onboarding and certification programs, and helping improve electrical quality, safety, and performance.

WHY JOIN US

• Be part of a team leading sustainable bus and motorcoach solutions
• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401k with generous company match
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $11.9 million in 2025)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Deliver practical and technical training to the Electrical Department while collaborating with the Learning Institute to plan, select resources for, and execute development programs that ensure a skilled workforce
• Partnerwith customers, managers, and the Learning Institute to establish performance standards, assess competency gaps, and define targeted training needs across the Electrical Department
• Manage Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to electrical safety standards and proactively report and correct unsafe practices or workplace conditions
• Mentor the Electrical Cell Team in observing, drafting, and refining Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and Performance Qualification Standards (PQSs)
• Analyze measures of performance (MOPs) relevant to the area of specialization, root cause and determine if relevant training interventions are necessary
• Support in the development of training methods such as evaluation and validation and determine the effectiveness of the training to validate the cost benefit
• Lead Learning Institute administrative processes, including course material preparation, attendance tracking, course evaluations, and Training Matrix maintenance
• Identifies, develops and organizes electrical resources in cooperation with Electrical Leadership to schedule electrical personnel required to participate in any classroom and/or on-the-job training

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an electrical technician role with a focus of on-the-Job training (OJT) techniques and utilization of training plans and conducting practical training
• Deep understanding of engineering schematics/drawings, with the ability to interpret and apply them in practical applications
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical data sheets
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple training programs and priorities simultaneously
• Electrical certification, diploma, or degree from a post‑secondary institution preferred, or equivalent related work experience

Benefits

Our WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero‑emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.

New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.