Electrical Hardware Technician

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Regular Full-Time Lake Orion, MI, US

Job Summary:

The Electrical Hardware Technician will support the development and validation of automotive Battery Management Systems (BMS). Working in a laboratory environment, this role will be a key part of the hardware development cycle by building, testing, troubleshooting, and updating printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The technician will operate electronic test and measurement equipment and provide hands‑on support to engineers as they design, validate, troubleshoot, and iterate BMS hardware for automotive applications.

Responsibilities:

• Build, rework, and repair PCBAs, including surface‑mount and through‑hole soldering of components down to fine‑pitch parts.
• Assemble, wire, and maintain lab test benches and fixtures used for BMS hardware validation.
• Support functional testing and characterization of BMS boards and subsystems using electronic test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, function generators, and battery cyclers; capture and document test results.
• Use Controller Area Network (CAN) tools and interfaces to communicate with, monitor, and debug BMS hardware during bring‑up and testing.
• Diagnose hardware faults at the board and component level and support root‑cause investigations with hardware engineers.
• Update and reconfigure PCBAs to implement engineering change orders (ECOs) and design revisions.
• Maintain accurate records of builds, modifications, test procedures, and equipment calibration status.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and compliant laboratory environment, following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), electrical safety, and battery‑handling practices.
• Support engineers with prototype assembly, cable harness fabrication, and general laboratory tasks as needed.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position
Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology, a relevant technical certificate required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in electronics, electrical hardware, laboratory testing, or a related technical field required.
• Practical experience operating electronic test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads required.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience soldering and reworking Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and through‑hole work; IPC‑A‑610 /J-STD‑001 familiarity is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience using Controller Area Network (CAN) tools and interfaces for hardware communication, monitoring, or debugging.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills at the board and component level.
• Good understanding of ESD control and electrical/battery safety practices.
• Attention to detail with clear, consistent documentation habits.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers in a fast‑paced lab environment.
• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Delivers Results: Achievement‑oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works…