Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical - Columbus, OH

Top Tempo Technical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Tempo Technical is seeking a Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical to support high-voltage systems on transit vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell tech. You will troubleshoot, install, and service electrical systems in the field, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires e-bus experience, 2+ years in electrical/HVAC, strong troubleshooting skills, blueprints, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• E-bus experience is required.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, or a related technical field.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience, including electrical wiring, circuit testing, diagnostics, and repair.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of multiplex systems.
• Ability to work from blueprints, process sheets, schematics, and technical instructions as required.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• PLC and ladder logic experience preferred.
• High-voltage experience and hydrogen training or certification preferred.
• General knowledge of transit bus, hybrid, and/or electric drive systems is ideal but not required.
• Extensive travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with advanced electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell technology, troubleshooting electronic, electrical, and some mechanical high-voltage issues.
• Install electrical systems and components on transit vehicles.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electrical equipment.
• Repair or replace wiring, relays, motors, lighting, and other electrical components.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical problems using testing equipment including ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, and cable testers.
• Inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers.

Skills

E-bus experience

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC background

Blueprints/schematics

Customer service

Valid driver's license

PLC experience

Ladder logic

High-voltage experience

Hydrogen training

Tools

PLC

Ladder logic

Multiplex systems

Job description

Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical

Be part of advancing innovation and sustainable transit solutions in the dynamic transportation industry.

Work as a Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical for an international transit manufacturer and parts distributor. This position is responsible for providing electrical expertise in the field on high-voltage electric transit buses. The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems and a background in electric buses, HVAC, or other related technical fields.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with advanced electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell technology, troubleshooting electronic, electrical, and some mechanical high-voltage issues.
• Install electrical systems and components on transit vehicles.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electrical equipment.
• Repair or replace wiring, relays, motors, lighting, and other electrical components.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical problems using testing equipment including ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, and cable testers.
• Inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers.

Job Requirements

• E-bus experience is required.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, or a related technical field.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience, including electrical wiring, circuit testing, diagnostics, and repair.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of multiplex systems.
• Ability to work from blueprints, process sheets, schematics, and technical instructions as required.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• PLC and ladder logic experience preferred.
• High-voltage experience and hydrogen training or certification preferred.
• General knowledge of transit bus, hybrid, and/or electric drive systems is ideal but not required.
• Extensive travel is required.

Compensation

Pay is based on experience.