Detroit, MI (in-person)
About Grounded
Grounded is a 25-person Detroit-based startup building modular electric platforms for specialty vehicles. We take cab chassis from OEMs like Ford and Harbinger and build configurable vehicle systems on top, serving mobile healthcare, RVs, command centers, food and beverage, pet care, and more. Our customers include Colgate, Nokia, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and Portland PD. We've raised ~$5M in VC funding and are shipping vehicles in market today.
We also build our own software: a mobile app, fleet dashboard, and onboard computer system that lets customers monitor and control vehicle systems remotely. We design, fabricate, and assemble everything in-house at our facility in Corktown.
About the Role
As a Senior Technician (Electrical), you will support the fabrication of prototype and production hardware, owning the electrical systems within our specialty vehicles. You will lead, oversee, and participate in all physical builds of low-voltage (12V/24V DC) and 120V AC systems — wiring harnesses, batteries, inverters and chargers, shore power, lighting, and onboard control systems — and help establish our production culture, processes, and standards.
Responsibilities
Fabrication of prototype and production hardware using electrical expertise
Build, route, and terminate wiring harnesses for low-voltage (12V/24V DC) and 120V AC systems
Install and commission batteries, inverters, chargers, shore power, lighting, and control systems
Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics, and perform work to procedures and specifications
Perform hands-on operations with large and small, often fragile, assemblies
Operate a variety of electrical and mechanical tools independently, and troubleshoot/diagnose electrical faults
Collaborate with production engineers on activity development and documentation
Provide manufacturing feedback to engineering design
Ensure timely, safe, and professional production services
Lead and oversee physical builds of interior vehicle systems
Help establish production culture, processes, and standards
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
RVIA-compliant electrical knowledge
Hands-on experience with both low-voltage (12V/24V DC) and 120V AC systems
10+ years professional experience with electrical work in construction, automotive, or hardware installation
Ability to work with minimal guidance
Strong time management, multitasking, and communication skills
Technical drawing, wiring diagram, and manual comprehension
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with vehicle upfitting
Experience with battery systems, inverters/chargers, and solar
Plumbing, carpentry, or other relevant trade experience
Automotive, RV, military, or high-volume operating environment background
Forklift operation experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Equity in the company