Electrical Diagnostics Technician — EV Prototype & Start-Up

ORANGE EV LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange EV LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support start‑up, document issues, and work with software and process teams to resolve start‑up problems. You will diagnose electrical, communication, and software faults using CAN tools and lead process improvements on both prototype and production floors.

The ideal candidate combines hands‑on fabrication with CAN depth, mentoring technicians, and ownership of cross‑functional problem‑solving across prototype and production

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of prototype fabrication/test and electronic testing, repair, or manufacturing support.
• Ability to integrate test beds with MES for real-time pass/fail data logging.
• Strong CAN bus operation knowledge and high‑voltage DC system understanding.
• Proficiency with PCAN/CANoe, multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Hands‑on fabrication with sheet metal and wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Safety oriented with 5S housekeeping mindset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve production issues at the OEV plant using diagnostic software and CAN tools.
• Investigate MCU communication to identify and troubleshoot failures.
• Analyze and trace communication issues to pinpoint electrical faults.
• Learn EV industry standards and progressively resolve engineering issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Process teams to document issues and corrective actions.
• Define and build test beds with objectives, requirements and validated tests.
• Set up and operate test equipment to verify component performance.
• Diagnose circuit, control and machinery faults and implement repairs.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams; write test reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of instruments.
• Assist engineers with data collection, cost estimation and procurement.
• Establish goals and track completion with team members.
• Leverage new technologies to improve prototype and production work.
• Evaluate new tools and equipment; justify to leadership.
• Anticipate issues and provide options for cross‑functional teams.
• Identify process improvements and assist in performance evaluations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and 5S standards.
• Maintain equipment and start‑up areas; perform other duties.

Skills

CAN bus operation

Electrical diagnosis

Hands-on fabrication

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

5+ years in prototype fabrication/test and electronic testing

Tools

PCAN/CANoe

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Sheet metal fabrication tools

Job description

Orange EV LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support start‑up, document issues, and work with software and process teams to resolve start‑up problems. You will diagnose electrical, communication, and software faults using CAN tools and lead process improvements on both prototype and production floors.

The ideal candidate combines hands‑on fabrication with CAN depth, mentoring technicians, and ownership of cross‑functional problem‑solving across prototype and production