Advanced Hardware Engineering - Electrical Engineering Technician

Apex Systems; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Hayward, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support wire harness testing across body, high-speed, and roof systems. You will operate test fixtures, perform visual inspections, and troubleshoot electrical issues in a hands-on lab environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in wire harness testing or electromechanical assembly, plus an associate degree or technical cert. This is an on-site role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Avionics, or related field, or equivalent hands-on professional experience.
• Two or more years of hands-on experience in wire harness testing, electrical troubleshooting, or electromechanical assembly and rework within aerospace, automotive, or similar manufacturing sectors.
• Read 2D electrical drawings, proficiency with multimeters, and ability to distinguish test artifacts from genuine defects.
• Preferred IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or equivalent; borescope inspection experience; exposure to multiple vehicle subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced wire testing systems across different harness test programs to execute official test runs and utilize diagnostic software for pre-test troubleshooting.
• Perform comprehensive visual and borescope inspections of connectors and terminals to identify physical defects, independent of electrical readings.
• Utilize multimeters and specialized 4-wire Kelvin milliohmeters to verify opens, shorts, and high resistance.
• Interpret and cross-reference 2D harness drawings and wire lists against test findings.
• Execute connector rework tasks, including removal and replacement of clips, locks, terminals, and wire terminations.
• Assist with the physical load, connection, disconnect, and unload of wire harnesses on fixture tables with team members.
• Set up, configure, and break down test tables and fixtures, labeling adapters and connectors clearly.
• Document technical findings with photos, borescope captures, and notes for engineering escalations.

Skills

Wire harness testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Electromechanical assembly

2D drawings

Multimeter proficiency

Borescope inspection

Test fixtures setup

Diagnostics software

Education

Associate's degree or technical certificate in Electronics/Electrical Technology/Avionics

Tools

Borescope equipment

Job description

## Job Description# Advanced Hardware Engineering - Electrical Engineering TechnicianApply**Job#: 3058781****Job Description:**Advanced Hardware Engineering - Electrical Engineering Technician**Location:** Hayward, California (On-site)Role OverviewThis organization is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineering Technician to support wire harness testing operations across multiple critical programs, including body, high-speed, and roof systems. The selected candidate will collaborate with existing operators to run test fixtures, perform detailed visual inspections, and troubleshoot electrical anomalies. This role requires hands-on involvement in electromechanical assembly, diagnostic testing, and physical setup within a collaborative, engineering-focused environment.Key Responsibilities* Operate advanced wire testing systems across different harness test programs to execute official test runs and utilize diagnostic software for pre-test troubleshooting.* Perform comprehensive visual and borescope inspections of connectors and terminals to identify physical defects, independent of electrical readings.* Utilize multimeters and specialized 4-wire Kelvin milliohmeters to independently verify flagged electrical readings such as opens, shorts, and high resistance.* Interpret and cross-reference 2D wire harness engineering drawings and wire lists against physical test findings.* Execute connector rework tasks, including the removal and replacement of clips, secondary locks, terminals, and wire terminations.* Assist with the physical load, connection, disconnect, and unload processes of wire harnesses on fixture tables in coordination with team members.* Set up, configure, and break down test tables and fixtures, ensuring proper labeling of adapters and connectors.* Document technical findings with photos, borescope captures, and clear written notes to facilitate engineering escalations.Required Qualifications**Education:** Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Avionics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on professional experience.**Experience:** Two or more years of hands-on experience in wire harness testing, electrical troubleshooting, or electromechanical assembly and rework within aerospace, automotive, or similar manufacturing sectors.**Technical Skills:** Demonstrated ability to read 2D electrical engineering drawings, proficiency with multimeters, and the capacity to exercise engineering judgment to distinguish test artifacts from genuine defects.Preferred Qualifications* Prior experience with professional wire testing systems and diagnostic software.* IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship certification or equivalent standard.* Experience utilizing borescope and visual-inspection equipment.* Exposure to multiple vehicle subsystems or diverse harness types. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Hayward, CA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** November 11, 2026**Pay Range:** $57 - $57 per hour