Assembly Technician (Electric Vehicle)

Hexagon Purus is a global leader in zero emission mobility solutions for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, maritime, rail, aerospace, and backup power solutions, storage and distribution.

With a legacy of 60 years developing clean fuel systems, we are a growing global team of over 600 employees, with presence in Norway, Germany, Canada, USA and China. Hexagon Purus is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Being in the heart of energy transformation, we lead with purpose, and our goal setting is aligned with our people and our shared mission to drive the transition to zero-emission mobility. 

Join us on our innovative journey and work toward a clean energy future!

Hexagon Purus Texas, LLC., a business division focused on vehicle assembly and manufacturing, is currently seeking an EV Assembly Technician to work out of our Mesquite, TX USA facility.

This position will be responsible for the assembly of Hexagon Purus’ battery electric trucks in an automotive manufacturing line environment. This position will utilize cutting-edge tools, equipment, and test devices to ensure quality of assembly. The EV assembly technician will be required to assemble products following drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures within the specified takt times to meet growing customer demand. This role will also be responsible for product quality; completing assembly control plans and interacting with ERP software to log quality data.

Responsibilities

· Perform assembly tasks in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

· Install and connect electrical components, including batteries, motors, controllers, wiring harnesses, and sensors.

· Collaborate with site leadership to resolve any assembly-related issues or improvements.

· Conduct thorough inspections of completed assemblies to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.

· Identify and rectify any defects, discrepancies, or non-conformities during the assembly process.

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives and suggest enhancements to streamline assembly procedures.

· Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues with electric trucks using diagnostic tools and equipment.

· Perform routine maintenance tasks, including lubrication, adjustments, and measurements of manufacturing line equipment/tooling.

· Maintain accurate records of assembly activities, including parts usage, time spent, and issues encountered using ERP software.

· Adhere to all safety protocols, procedures, and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

· Identify potential safety hazards, opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

· High School diploma or GED.

· Completion of trade/tech school

· Must have in-depth understanding of fastening systems, torque, measurements tools and other assembly techniques.

· Must know how to use different tools and equipment to assemble units according to required specifications in a specific area of a production line.

· Must have previous experience/ability to read engineering drawings.

· Must have previous experience/ability to read wiring schematics.

· Must have previous experience/ability to follow standard operating procedures within specified cycle times

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock or flammable mixtures.

The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific smell ability is required; recognize the smell of various fuels.

Hexagon Purus Texas, LLC. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.