Engineering Technologist I (Wire Harness Warranty

SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office.

Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work.

Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off‑site.

Support Warranty Engineers in the deep investigation of wire harnesses through investigation and deep analysis teardowns. The technician will work closely with the Warranty Engineers to receive warrantied parts from the customer for analysis to determine failures and root causes.

• Receive warranty parts and perform teardown analysis, according to automotive specifications and standards, to determine failure and root cause.
• Work with SEWS labs when special testing is required.
• Organize test results and report out to Warranty Engineer.
• Manage part return documentation and storage in local warehouse.
• Work in a safe manner, maintain a safe work environment, and practice good housekeeping at all times.
• Strong communication/ interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Any other additional activity assigned by the supervisor.
• Flexibility to support other functions within the QA department, such as containment activities or QRE support.
• Flexibility to travel to Mexico and US.
• Promote and assure the standards issues by SEWS and SEWS Quality Assurance in alignment with SEWS' values, objectives and quality.

• HS/GED, and Technical Certificate in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment desired.
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Basic measuring tool knowledge.
• Basic print knowledge.
• Basic vehicle knowledge a plus.
• Wire harness manufacturing.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.

Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit

Follow Us on Linked In:

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields:
Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit

Follow Us on Linked In:

** Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V