Vehicle Installer Technician / Upfitter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:
Telepath Corporation is seeking a full-time Vehicle Installer Technician to support the installation, integration, and service of mobile communication and electronic systems within fleet and specialty vehicles. This role is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in 12V electrical systems, emergency vehicle outfitting, and mobile technology integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform partial to full disassembly of vehicle interiors and exteriors, including removal of seats, trim panels, dashboards, headliners, flooring, and lighting assemblies to facilitate equipment installation.
• Assist with the installation and routing of low-voltage (12V) electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, and ignition-controlled circuits.
• Install, terminate, and secure wiring harnesses using industry-standard methods (crimping, soldering, heat shrinking, loom routing, and cable management).
• Drill, mount, and secure components such as radios, antennas, control heads, lighting systems, and auxiliary equipment in accordance with installation standards.
• Integrate communication systems, including mobile radios, antennas, and related hardware; verify performance using basic test equipment where applicable.
• Support installation across multiple vehicle platforms, including sedans, SUVs, commercial trucks, buses, motorcycles, and specialty units.
• Troubleshoot electrical and system integration issues, including power faults, grounding issues, and signal interference.
• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and rework on faulty installations or malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain installation quality, safety standards, and proper documentation of work performed.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required)
• Ability to pass a background check (required)
• Must own basic hand tools (required)
• Foundational knowledge of 12V DC electrical systems (preferred)
• Experience with vehicle electronics, mobile radio systems, or car audio installation (preferred)
• Familiarity with wiring schematics, multimeter usage, and basic electrical diagnostics (preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely use power tools (required)
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Employment Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person (Milpitas, CA 95035)
• Ability to reliably commute to the work location is required
• Bilingual speaking

Telepath provides a variety of high-performance wireless and Two-Way Radio communications products and services to various mission-critical end users in both private and public safety sectors. Founded in 1978, Telepath is one of the largest Motorola Partners and System Integrators worldwide. As a team, we provide system design, installation, commissioning, vehicle upfitting, and ongoing maintenance for a variety of customers across the government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and high-tech markets.

Company Description

Telepath provides a variety of high-performance wireless and Two-Way Radio communications products and services to various mission-critical end users in both private and public safety sectors. Founded in 1978, Telepath is one of the largest Motorola Partners and System Integrators worldwide. As a team, we provide system design, installation, commissioning, vehicle upfitting, and ongoing maintenance for a variety of customers across the government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and high-tech markets.