Electrical Technician – Vehicle Systems

Cabot Coach Builders

Haverhill (MA)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cabot Coach Builders is seeking an Electrical Technician – Vehicle Systems to support design, integration, validation, and production of electrical systems for custom vehicles. The role spans engineering and production environments, including creating layouts, testing prototypes, and troubleshooting installations.

The ideal candidate has 12V DC electrical experience, schematic literacy, and knowledge of NEC/industry standards.

Qualifications

Extensive experience with 12V DC electrical systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
Proficiency with electrical components, tools, and technologies.

Responsibilities

Familiarize yourself with industry standards and compliance programs.
Become internal company authority in electrical matters including verification, compatibility, and specifications.
Act as technical lead for electrical department on design reviews and large projects.
Review documentation for errors, updates, and sign off approval.
Generate and review manufacturing ECOs.
Define system level requirements for new designs and ensure they are communicated to external and internal teams.
Research and identify new products, components, solutions, and partners to achieve future product goals.
Manage electrical technologies including testing, pre-installation & setup of configurable components.
Flash, configure, program, install software / firmware updates on integration products.
Determine and enforce wiring specifications including wire gauges and fuse ratings.
Identify or verify component compatibility with new and existing designs including voltage and amp draw calculations.
Interface with the purchasing & procurement team to define and verify electrical components for each build.
Work with production managers to ensure manufacturing teams have the information and resources and documentation needed to complete the build process.
Work with production managers to train production staff on proper installation for electrical systems and practices.
Work with external vendors on harness pre-manufacturing including the creation and dissemination of documentation, quality standards, test requirements, and preferred practices.
Work with external partners to obtain product specifications and define customization.
Gather electrical specifications experimentally when not available from the manufacturer.
Support and troubleshoot electrical issues on current or previous vehicle designs/builds

Skills

Electrical systems

Electrical calculations

Schematic reading

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Engineering Technology

MECP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Careers

Electrical Technician – Vehicle Systems

Location: 99 Newark Street

Haverhill, MA 01832

Job Type: Full-time | Hours 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

About Us Cabot Coach Builders is a premier vehicle manufacturer and modifier with over 30 years of experience specializing in limousines, passenger vans, mobile medical vans, recreational vehicles, media and broadcast vans, mobile offices, paratransit vans, and emergency response vehicles. We are proud to be recognized as a Ford Pro Upfitter (FPU) through Ford Motor Company, a Cadillac Master Coachbuilder (CMC) through GM, a Sprinter Master Upfitter / eXpert Upfitter through Mercedes-Benz, and a member of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), and National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA).

Position Overview The Electrical Technician – Vehicle Systems supports the design, integration, validation, and production of electrical and electro-mechanical systems for custom vehicle applications. This position is responsible for maintaining existing electrical designs, assisting in the development of new systems, and ensuring compliance with company standards, industry best practices, applicable electrical codes, and certification requirements.

This is a hybrid office and hands-on role requiring work in both engineering and production environments. Responsibilities include creating and reviewing electrical layouts, developing and testing prototypes, troubleshooting electrical systems, inspecting vehicle installations, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure reliable, manufacturable designs.

Key Responsibilities

Familiarize yourself with industry standards and compliance programs
Become internal company authority in electrical matters including verification, compatibility, and specifications
Act as technical lead for electrical department on design reviews and large projects
Review documentation for errors, updates, and sign off approval
Generate and review manufacturing ECOs
Define system level requirements for new designs and ensure they are communicated to external and internal teams
Research and identify new products, components, solutions, and partners to achieve future product goals
Manage electrical technologies including testing, pre-installation & setup of configurable components
Flash, configure, program, install software / firmware updates on integration products
Determine and enforce wiring specifications including wire gauges and fuse ratings
Identify or verify component compatibility with new and existing designs including voltage and amp draw calculations
Interface with the purchasing & procurement team to define and verify electrical components for each build
Work with production managers to ensure manufacturing teams have the information and resources and documentation needed to complete the build process
Work with production managers to train production staff on proper installation for electrical systems and practices
Work with external vendors on harness pre-manufacturing including the creation and dissemination of documentation, quality standards, test requirements, and preferred practices.
Work with external partners to obtain product specifications and define customization
Gather electrical specifications experimentally when not available from the manufacturer
Support and troubleshoot electrical issues on current or previous vehicle designs/builds

Required Skills & Experience

Extensive experience with 12V DC electrical systems.
Ability to perform electrical calculations and assess circuit safety, load capacity, and potential hazards.
Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
Proficiency with the following electrical components, tools, and technologies:

Resistors, diodes, relays, voltage regulators, PWM controllers, and dimmers.
Electrical connectors and terminal systems, including Universal Mate-N-Lok, Mini-Fit Jr., Molex, TE Connectivity (Tyco), and similar products.
Wire strippers, crimping tools, soldering irons, hot air rework stations, heat guns, and heat shrink tubing.

Strong ability to understand, interpret, and communicate technical standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance documentation.
Ability and willingness to learn new technologies, industry standards, and complex regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Ford QVM, GM CMC, Mercedes-Benz Master or eXpert Upfitter programs, or RVIA standards.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
MECP certification or the ability to obtain certification.
Experience using AutoCAD.
Experience using SolidWorks.
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Work Schedule & Benefits