Industrial Electrician

Insight Global; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an industrial electrician for Fremont, CA. You will install, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and distribution systems (120–480V), support startup and commissioning, and ensure compliance with design intent, codes, and Tesla standards before production release.

Applicants should have completed an electrician apprenticeship or journeyman status, 3+ years in heavy production, and be proficient with reading one-lines and schematics; NFPA 70E

Qualifications

• Completion of electrician apprenticeship or journeyman qualification.
• California-specific licensing not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and distribution systems (120–480V).
• Support startup, commissioning, and validation to meet design intent, codes, and Tesla standards.
• Diagnose faults using one-lines, wiring diagrams, and schematics; return equipment to service.

Skills

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

NFPA 70E training

Education

Electrician apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation testers

Job description

Job Description

Install, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and distribution systems, including motor control centers, distribution panels, breakers, and switchgear, from 120V through 480VSupport installation, startup, commissioning, and validation so electrical systems match design intent, code, and Tesla standards before they are released to productionDiagnose faults using one-lines, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test equipment, and return equipment to serviceEstablish an electrically safe work condition: lockout/tagout, verify absence of voltage, and re-energize under control. Perform justified energized diagnostic work, including work inside equipment, only with the required PPE and energized-work authorization under NFPA 70E and site EHS rulesTrace circuits and loads to support troubleshooting, modifications, and accurate as-builts; mark up drawings for the design recordMeter electrical loads on distribution and equipment circuits through 480V, including voltage and current, to confirm loading during troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup. Perform live metering only under NFPA 70E, with the required PPE and energized-work authorization.Run preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and act on reliability issues that affect uptimeWork with engineering, maintenance, and commissioning to clear blockers to production readinessFollow NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and Fremont site safety requirements on every job

Skills and Requirements

Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship, or an equivalent journeyman qualification (state or local certificate, or union journeyman status where that is the local credential). A California C-10 contractor license is not required3+ years in industrial, manufacturing, automotive, battery, semiconductor, or other heavy production environmentsWorking knowledge of 480V distribution, MCCs, industrial breakers, and switchgearAbility to read and apply one-lines, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematicsHands-on use of multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers, including metering voltage and current on 480V loadsCurrent NFPA 70E qualified-electrical-worker training, documented. Must include hazard assessment, PPE selection, establishing an electrically safe work condition, and limits of justified energized work. Required at hireOSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach card, required at hire. An OSHA 30-Hour card satisfies this requirementWorking knowledge of LOTO and how to isolate electrical hazardsAble to work on-site in Fremont on the posted shift, including overtime, call-in, or weekend coverage if that appliesOSHA 30-Hour General IndustryCommissioning or startup of industrial equipment or manufacturing systemsAutomated production lines; able to read PLC documentation (programming is not required)Automotive, EV, or battery manufacturing, or other high-volume production

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].