Build, fabricate, and assemble low-voltage wire harnesses based on engineering drawings, schematics, and pinout tables. Perform wire cutting, stripping, crimping, splicing, soldering, labeling, and connector termination. Install and route wire harnesses in prototype vehicles and test benches, ensuring proper grounding, protection, and secure routing. Work with automotive connectors and wiring interfaces, including Deutsch, TE, Molex, Amphenol, CAN, Ethernet, USB, and GMSL. Perform continuity, isolation, pull-force, and functional testing using digital multimeters (DMMs) and harness testing equipment. Troubleshoot wiring issues such as open circuits, short circuits, intermittent connections, voltage drops, and grounding problems. Update harnesses based on engineering changes and maintain accurate revision records and as-built documentation. Support vehicle and bench testing by building breakout boxes, instrumentation harnesses, and test fixtures.
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of experience building and troubleshooting low-voltage wire harnesses in automotive, aerospace, or industrial environments. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, harness drawings, and pinout tables. Hands-on experience with crimping tools, pull testers, digital multimeters, and basic CAN tools. Knowledge of 12V/24V vehicle electrical systems, wire gauge selection, grounding, fusing, and circuit protection.
IPC/WHMA-A-620
certification or willingness to obtain it within 90 days. Ability to work comfortably in prototype vehicles and confined spaces.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with harness design tools such as Capital, RapidHarness, or CATIA Electrical.
J-STD-001
soldering certification.
Pay:
$40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Experience:
Wire Harness:
4 years (Required) Low voltage: 2 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
San Jose, CA 95139 (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
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