Wire Harness​/Bench Build Technician

The Wire Harness / Bench Build Technician builds, updates, and maintains new and retrofit electrical test benches used for software integration and validation testing of automotive electrical and infotainment systems. This role focuses on wire harness assembly, bench hardware assembly, bench testing, fixture builds, and bench repairs or modifications to support the development of innovative electric and autonomous driving technologies. The technician works on-site full-time, supports test engineers, and manages most project responsibilities, including training entry-level technicians and ensuring test benches are configured, operational, and optimized for early software integration and verification at the system and subsystem levels.

• Build and maintain new and existing electrical system and infotainment subsystem benches for HIL, infotainment, and electrical development testing.
• Assemble wire harnesses, including crimping, soldering, routing, and termination of wiring for test benches.
• Perform bench hardware assembly, including both mechanical and electrical components for advanced electrical test benches.
• Update and retrofit existing test benches by installing and changing out physical parts such as ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and other components.
• Create schematics for modules using ICDe and ensure they accurately reflect bench configurations.
• Work on creating harnesses for instruments and automated testing to support test and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to bench wiring, hardware updates, and software or calibration flashing.
• Respond to user requests to set up benches according to specific testing requirements and configurations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and act as a liaison to resolve unresolved bench-related issues.
• Maximize runtime on all bench assets and document all work, changes, and configurations appropriately.
• Decommission obsolete and out-of-production benches, equipment, and spare parts when required.
• Verify and validate that benches are operational, properly configured, and free of hardware or instrumentation issues.
• Work with various teams to resolve bench issues quickly and ensure benches remain fully updated and operable.
• Create and update internal bench schematic lists for each module and associated tools.
• Schedule meeting notices with users and operations teams to plan bench builds, updates, and retrofits.
• Coordinate the resolution of project roadblocks by working with operations, inventory, strategy, and other supporting functions.
• Coordinate the ordering and tracking of bench technician materials, components, and supplies.
• Support test engineers as needed by constructing, maintaining, and updating advanced electrical test benches.
• Support root cause analysis for hardware issues encountered on benches and contribute to corrective actions.
• Train and support entry-level technicians by sharing knowledge, demonstrating bench build best practices, and guiding their development.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working in several departments and managing most aspects of assigned projects from start to finish.

• Associate degree in Automotive Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a technician in the automotive industry working on electrical-related parts and components such as wire harnesses and panel assemblies.
• Hands-on experience with wire harness assembly, including wiring, crimping, soldering, and harness fabrication.
• Ability to read ICDe and create, interpret, and modify electrical schematics for modules and bench configurations.
• Ability to use different toolsets and software required to access contents needed for schematics and retrofit work.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting root cause analysis for hardware issues on electrical test benches.
• Proficient soldering skills at board level, connectors, and harnesses.
• Knowledge of various automotive connectors, terminals, locks, and crimping tools, including those commonly used in automotive environments.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with mechanical components involved in bench and fixture builds.
• Experience with test bench troubleshooting, not only wire harness assembly.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint for documentation and communication.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to…