Electrical Diagnostics Technician II

Zero Motorcycles, Inc.; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and demo motorcycles

401K Plan with company contribution

Medical Benefits (health, vision and d

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Zero Motorcycles, Inc. is seeking a hands-on technician to refurbish dealer returns and COVs, manage battery health, and support quality engineering. You will decommission bikes, upfit for internal use, and maintain fleet inventory.

The role requires 3+ years in EV-related tech, independent work, and strong documentation skills. Occasional travel and a company vehicle/demo bikes are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a technical role involving electric vehicles, power electronics or mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and make decisions with limited supervision.
• Experience developing or improving operational processes, especially in inventory, quality inspection or fleet operations.
• Familiarity with electrical diagnostics and battery systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical docs, schematics, and engineering specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to produce accurate written findings and procedures.
• Effective communicator across engineering, operations, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and refurbish dealer returns and company-owned vehicles to resale-ready condition.
• Prepare and upfit COVs for internal customers, coordinating build requirements with stakeholders.
• Decommission bikes, ensuring safe handling of components and materials.
• Develop and improve processes for monitoring stored bikes and batteries to prevent discharge.
• Oversee battery and vehicle inventory health and perform health checks.
• Manage battery recycling in line with safety guidelines.
• Conduct quality inspections and testing, documenting findings.
• Support engineering investigations with hands-on diagnostics and observations.
• Assemble and program parts for service applications per specs.
• Maintain COV fleet inventory and decommission obsolete units.
• Provide ad hoc technical support for facilities and cross-functional teams.
• Occasional travel may be required to support quality and service activities.

Skills

EV technical experience

Independent work

Process improvement

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications or coursework

Job description

About Zero Motorcycles

By combining the best aspects of a traditional motorcycle with today’s most advanced technology, we produce high-performance electric motorcycles that are lightweight, efficient, fast off-the-line, and fun to ride. From a prototype conceived inside a Santa Cruz, California garage in 2006, Zero has rapidly grown into an international motorcycle company.

Joining the sales team at Zero now means joining a team that helped our dealers produced over 89% sales growth in 2025 while expanding our dealer network by over 40%. We’ve posted great growth in both of those categories in 2026 and we’re full throttle into the fall and heading into 2027.

Responsibilities

Vehicle Readiness & Refurbishment

• Receive, evaluate, and refurbish dealer returns and company-owned vehicles (COVs) to resale-ready condition, exercising independent judgment on repair scope and quality standards.

• Prep and upfit COVs for internal customers and marketing purposes, coordinating directly with stakeholders to define and execute build requirements.

• Decommission bikes removed from service, ensuring safe and compliant handling of components and materials.

Battery & Inventory Management

• Develop, document, and continuously improve processes for monitoring and maintaining stored bikes and batteries to prevent unrecoverable discharge.

• Oversee battery and vehicle inventory health, tracking charge states and managing health checks.

• Manage battery recycling activities in accordance with applicable environmental and safety guidelines.

Quality & Engineering

• Conduct quality inspections and functional testing of components and vehicles as requested by Quality and Design Engineering, providing detailed findings and documentation.

• Support Quality Engineering in electrical and mechanical investigative activities, performing hands-on diagnostics and contributing technical observations to root cause analysis.

• Assemble and program parts and components for service applications, following technical specifications and engineering direction.

COV Fleet Oversight

• Manage inventory of COV, including documentation of ownership, purpose, and status for every COV.

• Achieve and maintain minimum required levels and initiate decommissioning of obsolete units.

Facilities & Ad Hoc Support

• Provide technical support for building maintenance and facilities management on an as-needed basis.

• Respond to ad hoc requests from management and cross-functional teams, applying technical expertise to a broad range of operational needs.

• Occasional travel may be required to support quality and service activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a technical role involving electric vehicles, power electronics, or mechanical/electrical systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound technical decisions without close supervision.

• Experience developing or improving operational processes, particularly in inventory management, quality inspection, or fleet operations

• Familiarity with electrical diagnostics and battery systems.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and engineering specifications.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate written documentation of findings and procedures.

• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and marketing teams.

• Experience with vehicle prep, upfitting, or refurbishment in an automotive, powersports, or EV environment preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant technical certifications or coursework a plus. Demonstrated hands-on experience is weighted more heavily than formal education for this role.

US Work Authorization: Selected candidate must be authorized to work for any US company, without current or future need of sponsorship for US work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for any work visa.

We aspire to have a culture where people are first. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Zero Motorcycles is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so, we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentive program

• 401K Plan with company contribution

• Medical Benefits (health, vision and dental insurance)

• Paid Time Off

• Company vehicle and demo motorcycles

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position is $75,000 to $100,000 base pay, plus variable incentive pay. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, discretionary target cash bonus, Zero offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.