Overland Mechanical & Electrical Technician

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.