Automotive Electrical & Test Technician

Actalent; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full 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 supporting engineering development programs.

The role requires practical skills with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic tools, plus experience with lab equipment and soldering.

Qualifications

• 2+ years automotive electrical or technician experience preferred.
• Experience with wire harness fabrication and breadboards.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with hand tools, fabrication tools, and test equipment.
• 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

Automotive electrical

Wire harness fabrication

Breadboards & test benches

Schematic reading

Electrical troubleshooting

MS Office

Tools

CAN tools

ECU diagnostics

Oscilloscope

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 supporting engineering development programs.

The role requires practical skills with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic tools, plus experience with lab equipment and soldering.