Electrical Engineering Technician

WorkGenius Group; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkGenius Group in Hayward, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician for a ~12-month contract to support wire harness testing and electrical troubleshooting on autonomous vehicle projects.

You will operate Cirris Easy-Wire testers, inspect connectors with borescopes, read 2D drawings, perform rework and document findings for engineering and quality teams, with on-site collaboration and hands-on testing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Avionics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in wire harness testing or electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret 2D electrical drawings and apply judgment to distinguish artifacts from defects.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cirris Easy-Wire testers across multiple wire harness programs and troubleshoot test runs.
• Inspect connectors and terminals with magnifiers and borescopes; diagnose opens/shorts/miswires/high resistance.
• Read and cross-reference 2D electrical drawings and wire lists to investigate findings.
• Perform connector-level rework and reseating/re-terminating wires.
• Load/test/unload harnesses, document findings with photos and notes, escalate defects to engineering and quality.

Skills

Wire harness testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Connector rework

Borescope inspection

Electrical drawings

Electromechanical assembly

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Education

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

Tools

Cirris Easy-Wire

Multimeter

Kelvin milliohmmeter

Borescope inspection

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Job description

Title: Electrical Engineering Technician
Industry: Autonomous Vehicle / Technology
Location: Hayward, CA
Duration: ~12 Months
Responsibilities

• Operate Cirris Easy-Wire testers across multiple wire harness programs, using pre-test analysis modes to troubleshoot and validate official test runs.
• Inspect connectors and terminals with magnifiers and borescopes; use multimeters and 4-wire Kelvin milliohmmeters to diagnose opens, shorts, miswires, and high-resistance conditions.
• Read and cross-reference 2D electrical and wire harness drawings and wire lists to investigate test findings across varied harness types.
• Perform connector-level rework, including replacing clips, secondary locks, and terminals, and reseating or re-terminating wires.
• Load, connect, test, disconnect, and unload harnesses; set up and break down fixtures; document findings with photos and written notes; and coordinate defect escalation with engineering and quality.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Avionics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in wire harness testing, electrical troubleshooting, electromechanical assembly, or rework.
• Ability to interpret 2D electrical and wire harness engineering drawings and apply sound judgment to distinguish test artifacts from genuine defects.
• Comfort with multimeters; milliohmmeters, comparable cable or harness test systems, visual-inspection equipment, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification are preferred.
• Able to work on-site, lift and handle harness equipment with a team, stand, bend, and reach for extended periods, and communicate and document findings clearly.

Skills

• Wire harness testing
• Cirris Easy-Wire
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Connector rework
• Multimeter
• Kelvin milliohmmeter
• Borescope inspection
• Electrical drawings
• Electromechanical assembly
• IPC/WHMA-A-620

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.