Senior Electrical Technician: HV & Bus Systems Expert

New Flyer; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Relocation support

Immediate benefit eligibility

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with company match

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Leading electrification efforts

Job summary

New Flyer, North America's leading heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer, seeks a Senior Electrical Technician to program, troubleshoot, install and repair electrical, HVAC and mechanical systems in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, safety focus, and teamwork, with flexibility for 1st or 2nd shift. Candidates should have 5+ years’ electrical/mechanical experience and PLC/ladder logic familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in electrical and mechanical diagnosis and repair.
• High voltage experience is a plus.
• Experience with PLC, ladder logic, AC and DC systems.
• Experience reading engineering documents, wiring schematics and instructions.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and procedures.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Team player with honesty, integrity and accountability.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders; meet deadlines.
• Intermediate computer skills; associate degree in automotive/electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning on high voltage systems as designated by checkouts and documents.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high voltage system failures using diagnostic equipment.
• Install software, test and repair Customer Installed Option systems (AV A/V, video, destination sign, NF Connect).
• Train and support junior classification employees as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment in an orderly manner.
• Understand and follow ECN and EAD processes.
• Assist as Electrician I when others are absent; adapt to changing priorities.
• Work with minimum supervision and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Electrical diagnosis

Mechanical diagnosis

High voltage experience

PLC ladder logic

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in automotive discipline or electronics

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

New Flyer, North America's leading heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer, seeks a Senior Electrical Technician to program, troubleshoot, install and repair electrical, HVAC and mechanical systems in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, safety focus, and teamwork, with flexibility for 1st or 2nd shift. Candidates should have 5+ years’ electrical/mechanical experience and PLC/ladder logic familiarity.