Field Service Technician II

Proterra; Greer (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Proterra is seeking an experienced field service technician to support electric vehicle systems for our customers. You will diagnose electrical, controls, and software issues, perform hands-on repairs, and assist with mounting and interfaces across Proterra components and OEMs.

Travel is expected up to 40–50% domestically and internationally. You will train customers on diagnostics and safe handling, while collaborating with engineering teams to improve reliability and quality.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of automotive field service experience.
• 2+ years in the electric vehicle industry (preferred).
• Commercial bus, heavy truck, or automotive vehicle systems development or integration experience required.
• Good driving record demonstrates ability to safely operate a company/customer vehicle.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, mechanical troubleshooting, hands-on training, and mentoring.
• Use of electrical measurement devices (DMM, megohmmeter, milliohmeter).
• Ability to work in manufacturing and development environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with application and service engineering during development and production phases.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting for electrical, controls, and software issues with customers.
• Assist customers with mounting and physical interfaces, electrical interfaces, and diagnostics between Proterra components and OEMs.
• Collect CAN traces via CANalyzer and other CAN capture tools for diagnosis and root cause analysis.
• Repair and fix issues with customers and colleagues, sometimes autonomously.
• Build relationships with customer engineers and third-party partners to foster collaboration.
• Propose process improvements to increase efficiency, robustness and quality.
• Provide training on diagnostics and safe handling of Proterra products.

Skills

Self-starter with clear communication

Team player

Detail-oriented

Strong communication & presentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher in technical field

Tools

CANalyzer

CAN capture tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Megohmmeters

Milliohmmeter

Job description

About the Role – You will:

• Work closely with application and service engineering during the development and production phases


• Support customers with the following aspects – mechanical aspects including mounting and physical interfaces, electrical aspects both HV and LV, and controls interfaces including messages and diagnostics that pass between Proterra components and an OEM.


• First line of support for hands‑on troubleshooting and diagnosis of electrical, controls, and software issues with customers.


• Work closely with customers to diagnosis electrical issues, which could include wiring, pinouts, damages/chafes that could impact the functional


• Collect CAN traces via CANalyzer and other CAN capture tools for further diagnosis, troubleshooting, and root cause. Additionally, you will be able to collect information using electrical measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, megohmmeters, and milliohmeters.


• Work closely with Proterra and customer engineers to make repairs and fixes as needed, also handling repairs autonomously as needs arise.


• Build relationships with technical contacts with customers and 3 rd party partners, creating trust and strong collaboration.


• Continuously evaluate Proterra processes for improvement and refinement, and propose creative methods to improve efficiency, robustness, and quality.


• Provide training support to our customers about diagnostics and safe handling of our product

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence all levels of organizations with clear communication and presentation skills.


• Customer-focused attitude, with a high level of professionalism and discretion.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity as a remote and customer-facing technician.


• Strong capability and desire to work hands‑on with vehicles and customers.


• Team players who understand and demonstrate by example the importance of working well with others both internal and external to the organization. Strong collaboration skills to build relationships with other internal teams.


• Detail‑oriented, resourceful, and diligent, with strong time management and organizational skills to balance and prioritize tasks/ projects.


• Adaptable and able to work in an ambiguous environment both technically and organizationally and create clarity out of those situations.

Your Experience Includes:

• 7+ years’ automotive field service experience


• 2+ years’ experience in the electric vehicle industry (preferred)


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Commercial bus, heavy truck, or automotive vehicle systems development or integration experience required


• Good driving record demonstrates ability to safely operate a company/customer vehicle.


• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, mechanical troubleshooting, hands‑on training, and mentoring.


• Use of electrical measurement devices (digital multimeter, megohmmeter, milliohmmeter)


• Ability to work in manufacturing and development environment

You Might Also Have:

• Associates degree or higher in an applicable technical field


• Travel: Up to 40-50% domestic and international travel

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