Wire Harness/ Bench Build Technician

Actalent; Markham; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Markham, ON is seeking a Wire Harness/Bench Build Technician to construct and retrofit electrical test benches for software integration validation testing. You will support HIL/Infotainment and automotive development by building and maintaining advanced benches and wiring harnesses.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Automotive Tech or Electrical Engineering and 3+ years in automotive electrical work, with ICDes schematics and soldering skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in automotive tech or electrical/electronic eng.
• 3+ years as a technician in automotive electrical parts.
• Ability to read ICDes and create/modify schematics.
• Experience with hardware root-cause analysis.
• Soldering skills on boards, connectors, and harnesses.
• Knowledge of automotive connectors, terminals, locks and crimping tools.
• Proficient with MS Office, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Strong cross-functional communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain electrical benches for system/Infotainment subsystems.
• Update parts and replace ECUs and components as needed.
• Create schematics using ICDes for modules.
• Develop harnesses for instruments and automated testing.
• Resolve bench wiring and hardware/software calibration issues.
• Coordinate bench setups with users per testing needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve roadblocks.
• Maximize runtime and document work; decommission obsolete benches.

Skills

Automotive electrical tech

Electrical harnessing

Soldering

ICDes schematics

Root cause analysis

MS Office suite

Cross-functional teamwork

High voltage training

Fixture building

Education

Associate Degree in Automotive Technology

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

ICDes

MS Office

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Wire Harness/Bench Build Technician Job Description

As a Wire Harness/Bench Build Technician, you will be responsible for constructing and retrofitting electrical test benches for software integration validation testing. This role plays a vital part in supporting the development of innovative electric and autonomous driving technologies by building and maintaining advanced systems and subsystems for HIL/Infotainment/Electrical development test benches.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain new and existing electrical system/Infotainment subsystem benches.
• Update physical parts and change out parts such as Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and components.
• Create schematics using ICDe for the modules.
• Develop harnesses for instruments and automated testing.
• Resolve issues related to bench wiring, hardware updates, and software/calibration flashing.
• Respond to user requests to set up benches according to testing requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and act as a liaison for unresolved issues.
• Maximize runtime on all assets and document work appropriately.
• Decommission obsolete and out-of-production benches, equipment, and spare parts as necessary.
• Verify and validate that the benches are operational and configured without hardware or instrumentation issues.
• Work with teams to resolve issues quickly and ensure benches are fully updated and operable.
• Create and update the list of internal bench schematics for each module and tools.
• Schedule meeting notices with the respective users/operations for the bench builds/retrofits.
• Coordinate any roadblocks by working with Operations, Inventory, and Strategy.
• Coordinate on ordering the bench technician material.

Essential Skills

• Associate Degree in Automotive Technology or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a technician in the automotive industry working on electrical-related parts and components.
• Ability to read ICDes and create and modify schematics.
• Experience in supporting root cause analysis for hardware.
• Soldering skills (board level, connectors, and harnesses).
• Knowledge of various automotive connectors, terminals, locks, and crimping tools used.
• Proficient technical skills including MS Office (Word, Excel), SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an electrical technician in the automotive industry.
• Understanding of Functional Safety/DVUL.
• Excellent problem-solving skills (DFSS / Red X certification).
• Solid understanding of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP).
• High voltage training.
• Mechanic skills for vehicle module installation/updating.
• Fixture building experience.

Work Environment

This position requires on-site work full-time in a dynamic and technically diverse environment. The work involves troubleshooting and maintaining production and stamping equipment, VFDs, servo motors, network communication devices, machinery, control systems, and automation. The technician will be working around active manufacturing equipment and should be comfortable with different shifts or scheduled overtime when required. The environment fosters skill development and involvement in advanced automotive technology and engineering projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Markham, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Markham,ON.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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