Electrical Engineering Technologist Electrician

AMPERA INC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Savings bank

Stock options plan

Wellness resources

Job summary

AMPERA INC in New York is seeking a hands-on Electrical Technician to support the R&D team with safe installation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and meticulous documentation of electrical equipment and assemblies.

The role requires reading schematics, assembling and wiring equipment, and performing tests with proper safety procedures. Strong teamwork and precise record-keeping are essential to ensure equipment readiness and quality.

Qualifications

• Read and produce schematics, terminate and label wiring, use electrical test equipment, and troubleshoot systematically.
• Able to work safely in laboratory, shop, manufacturing, commercial, or industrial environments.
• Clear communication and meticulous documentation.
• Hands-on electrical experience or relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and update electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Assemble, wire, label, install, and modify electrical equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot using appropriate electrical test instruments.
• Support preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and equipment readiness.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, including energy isolation and PPE.
• Document configurations, test results, maintenance actions, and changes clearly.

Skills

Schematics reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Technical certificate / associate degree / apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Savings bank
• Stock options plan
• Wellness resources

Role Summary

Provide hands-on electrical technical support to Ampera's RnD team. The role focuses on safe installation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of electrical equipment and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component lists.
• Assemble, wire, label, install, and modify electrical equipment and assemblies.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting using appropriate electrical test instruments.
• Support preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and equipment readiness.
• Follow applicable electrical safety procedures, including energy isolation, safe work boundaries, and required PPE.
• Document configurations, test results, maintenance actions, and changes clearly and accurately.

Required Qualifications

• Technical certificate, associate degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on electrical experience.
• Ability to read and produce schematics, terminate and label wiring, use electrical test equipment, and troubleshoot systematically.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and collaboratively in a laboratory, shop, manufacturing, commercial, or industrial environment.
• Clear communication, careful documentation, and a practical problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with electrical panels, equipment installation, maintenance, code-compliant work, or technical support environments.

What matters most is demonstrated hands-on capability, sound judgment, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Recommended application materials: a resume and a brief summary of relevant hands-on work.

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, Ampera offers a comprehensive benefits package, participation in the Company's equity program through Incentive Stock Options (ISOs), and relocation assistance for qualified candidates, where applicable.