Associate Trainer

Associate Trainer

Cypress, California, United States;
Redondo Beach, California, United States

At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

Eligibility Requirement

This posting is open exclusively to current Senra Systems employees. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of hands-on harness assembly experience working at Senra Systems and must be classified as Harnessing Technician level or above. Applicants should also be in good standing (no active performance improvement plan or unresolved disciplinary action) and have supervisor awareness of their application, per standard internal transfer policy.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Associate Trainer to support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of workmanship training programs for electrical harnessing and cable assembly personnel. This role works closely with Senior Technicians, Quality Engineering, and the Training Manager to onboard new technicians, reinforce standards compliance, and help build a pipeline of qualified, certifiable talent across the production floor.

This is an ideal opportunity for a current employee who has demonstrated strong hands-on workmanship skills on our floor and wants to transition toward training, curriculum development, and quality mentorship — without yet stepping into a full Technical Trainer / Senior Trainer or Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) role. Because this is an internal-only posting, candidates are expected to bring firsthand familiarity with our specific processes, build documents, and production environment rather than general industry experience alone.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering hands-on and classroom-based training on wire harness fabrication, including wire prep, crimping, soldering, splicing, lacing, connector assembly, and inspection criteria
• Support training aligned to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA-STD-8739.4A workmanship standards, under the guidance of a Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) or Master IPC Trainer (MIT)
• Conduct skills assessments and practical evaluations for new hires and technicians pursuing certification or advancement
• Help maintain and update training materials, kitting, and job aids to reflect current standard revisions and process changes
• Assist with tracking training records, certification status, and recertification schedules for harnessing personnel
• Support root-cause and trend analysis on recurring workmanship defects, feeding findings back into training content
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure training content stays current with ECOs, process changes, and standard revisions
• Assist in developing and administering written and practical certification exams
• Provide mentorship and coaching to apprentice and junior-level technicians as directed by senior training staff

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience working at Senra Systems in a harnessing, cable assembly, or directly related production role.
• Must be Harnessing Level Technician or above
• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in wire harness/cable assembly, including crimping, soldering, and connector termination, as evidenced by current role performance and quality record
• Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 acceptance criteria (certification a plus; willingness to pursue CIT certification required)
• Familiarity with our internal build documentation, travelers, and process specs, and the ability to speak to how our floor applies IPC/WHMA-A-620 / NASA-STD-8739.4A in practice
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and build travelers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to learners at varying experience levels
• Comfortable providing corrective feedback in a constructive, non-adversarial manner
• Basic understanding of FOD prevention, and general…