Automotive Electrical/Mechanical Prototyping Technician

Actalent; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent in Dearborn, MI seeks a hands-on Electrical/Mechanical Technician to support vehicle integration, validation and testing in a VISE lab environment. You will build breadboards, wire harnesses, test benches and prototype vehicle systems while collaborating with engineering teams on development programs.

This role requires 2+ years in automotive electrical/prototype roles, wire harness fabrication, schematics literacy, and hands-on tool expertise in a fast-paced development setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive electrical, testing, prototype, or technician experience.
• Experience with wire harness fabrication, breadboards, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using hand tools, fabrication tools, and test equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain breadboards, test benches, and prototype hardware.
• Fabricate, modify, and troubleshoot wire harnesses and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical topologies.
• Support vehicle integration, validation, and diagnostic activities.
• Perform soldering, hardware rework, and mechanical assembly tasks.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and build records.

Skills

Testing

Electrical

Mechanical

Prototype

Soldering

CAN

Tools

Oscilloscope

DVM

Power Supplies

Data Loggers

Diagnostic tools

CAN tools

Soldering equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

Actalent in Dearborn, MI seeks a hands-on Electrical/Mechanical Technician to support vehicle integration, validation and testing in a VISE lab environment. You will build breadboards, wire harnesses, test benches and prototype vehicle systems while collaborating with engineering teams on development programs.

This role requires 2+ years in automotive electrical/prototype roles, wire harness fabrication, schematics literacy, and hands-on tool expertise in a fast-paced development setting.