Electrical Engineer

Life Line Emergency Vehicles; Sumner (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Life Line Emergency Vehicles in Sumner, IA is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Mobile Upfitting to design and support 12V/24V electrical systems for ambulances. You’ll create wiring schematics, harness layouts, and integrate lighting, communications, and power management while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with production, design, and installation teams to translate customer needs into reliable upfit configurations, troubleshoot issues on the shop floor, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2–5+ years in automotive/electrical upfitting or similar environments.
• Experience with 12V/24V DC systems and CAN bus networks.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness layouts for vehicle upfits.
• Select and integrate components such as switches, relays, and power systems.
• Ensure designs comply with OEM specs and industry standards.
• Collaborate with sales, project managers, and production to translate requirements.
• Support prototyping, bench testing, and vehicle-level validation of configurations.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on shop floor and in the field.
• Create and maintain BOMs, wiring diagrams, and installation docs.

Skills

Electrical design

CAN bus

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SEE Electrical

Zuken

Job description

Life Line Emergency Vehicles, Sumner, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1736

Join the Team That Builds Life-Saving Vehicles

Why Life Line?

At Life Line, you won’t just build parts — you’ll help build ambulances that save lives every day. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills grow, your hard work is valued, and your contributions truly make a difference.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer – Mobile Upfitting is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting 12V/24V electrical systems installed in Life Line ambulances. This role focuses on integrating aftermarket electrical component lighting, communications equipment, power distribution, inverters/converters, switching systems, and control modules—into OEM vehicle chassis while maintaining electrical integrity, safety, and code compliance.

Working closely with production, design, and installation teams, the Electrical Engineer develops wiring schematics, harness designs, and component layouts that support durability, serviceability, and manufacturability in a high-mix, project-based upfitting environment. This individual troubleshoots electrical issues on the shop floor and field issues, ensures designs comply with relevant standards and supports continuous improvement of electrical installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness layouts for vehicle upfits (lighting, sirens, radios, computers, power management systems, etc.)
• Select and integrate components such as switches, relays, circuit protection, inverters, converters, and battery/power management systems
• Ensure designs comply with OEM electrical specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with sales, project managers, and production teams to translate customer requirements into functional electrical designs
• Support prototyping, bench testing, and vehicle-level validation of new upfit configurations
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during production, quality inspection, and after delivery
• Create and maintain documentation including BOMs, wiring diagrams, and installation instructions for production technicians
• Identify opportunities to standardize designs and improve efficiency, quality, and reliability across upfit programs

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5+ years of experience in automotive, fleet, RV, or specialty vehicle electrical systems (upfitting experience strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with 12V/24V DC systems, vehicle multiplexing/CAN bus, and low-voltage electrical design
• Proficiency with CAD/electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, SEE Electrical, Zuken, or similar)
• Working knowledge of relevant standards
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills and comfort working in a shop/manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with production and customers

Additional Requirements

• Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Team player who is results-oriented and motivated to achieve high standards in every aspect of the role.

Contingencies of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, if applicable to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Life Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Work Authorization

Life Line Emergency Vehicles does not offer employment sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.