Overland Mechanical & Electrical Technician at Vanlife Customs

Arvada, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automotive Electrical Systems, Suspension Installation, Diagnostic Scan Tools, Wiring Schematics, Fabrication, Victron Components, Lithium Battery Systems, CAN Systems, Chassis Upgrades, Thermal Systems, Fuel Systems Integration, Circuit Protection, System Programming, Mechanical Engineering, Troubleshooting

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

The Role: High-Complexity, Zero Ordinary. Are you a diagnostic-minded technician tired of the dealership grind? Vanlife Customs is expanding its Service team who works on automotive and overland systems integration. We are looking for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician who thrives on the technical challenges of modern vehicle platforms (most often we work on the Ford Transit & Mercedes Sprinter). In this role, you will leave the run-rate car work behind. Instead, you will be responsible for upgrading and engineering the mechanical and electrical "nervous system" of $200k+ adventure vehicles. What You’ll Be Doing 1. Advanced 12V/48V Electrical Integration Building and commissioning complex power systems featuring Victron components, high-capacity Lithium (LiFePO4) banks, and high-output alternators. Interfacing with OEM vehicle data and power systems without compromising factory warranties. Custom harness fabrication, circuit protection, and system programming. 2. Performance Suspension & Chassis Precision installation of Agile Off-Road, Falcon and Fox suspension systems. Heavy-duty chassis upgrades: Handling packs, lifts and big-brake kits. Understanding and maintaining suspension geometry on heavily weighted overland builds. 3. Thermal & Fuel Systems Integration of Webasto/Espar gasoline and diesel fired heaters, including fuel-line tapping and diagnostic controller setup. Installation of secondary auxiliary fuel tanks and high-efficiency 12V/48V Air Con units. 4. External Engineering & Armor Surgical body modifications and installation of body accessories Mounting and wiring winches, high-output LED lighting arrays (Baja Designs/Rigid), skid-plates, molle systems, custom bumpers. Who You Are The Automotive Veteran: You have 4+ years of professional experience in a dealership, 4x4, or specialty performance shop. The Systems Expert: You don't just "install parts"; you understand how a dual-battery isolator works and how to investigate and troubleshoot CAN systems and modules. The Precision Operator: You own your own professional toolset and believe that if a wire isn't loomed and labeled, the job isn't done. The Creative Solver: You can look at a unique engineering hurdle and design a professional, reliable solution that looks factory-installed. Why Pros Choose Vanlife Customs Culture: We take our work very seriously. But we don't take ourselves too seriously. Growth: We are a successful and growing company, which means growth for you. Clean Work: This is not a "greasy" maintenance job. You primarily work on new or low-mileage, clean chassis. Complex Challenges: Every build is a one-off engineering project, not a repetitive service manual task. Top-Tier Tech: We use the best components in the industry, and integrate with vehicle systems such as Mercedes PSM. The Culture: We are a Google 4.9-star rated shop with a 15,000 sq ft facility, professional-grade equipment, and a team that respects your expertise. Requirements Proven experience with automotive electrical and/or suspension systems. Proficiency with diagnostic scan tools and electrical systems. Ability to read and interpret complex wiring schematics. A portfolio or examples of "clean" work (wiring, fabrication, etc.) is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for engineering and integrating complex mechanical and electrical systems into high-end adventure vehicles. This includes advanced 12V/48V power systems, performance suspension upgrades, and thermal/fuel system installations.