Electrical Hardware Technician

American Battery Solutions Inc.; Lake Orion (MI); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

American Battery Solutions Inc. is seeking an Electrical Hardware Technician in Lake Orion, MI.

The role supports development and validation of automotive Battery Management Systems (BMS) in a lab setting, building, testing, and iterating PCBAs while assisting engineers with testing and ECO updates. The candidate will work with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, CAN tools, and other test equipment, ensuring compliant lab practices and accurate documentation.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology or equivalent certificate.
• Minimum 3 years experience in electronics, electrical hardware, or lab testing.
• Experience operating oscillosopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads.
• Hands-on soldering and rework of PCBs (SMT and through-hole); IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 familiarity preferred.
• CAN tools and interfaces used for hardware communication.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams; strong documentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Build, rework, and repair PCBAs, including SMT and through-hole soldering.
• Assemble, wire, and maintain lab test benches and fixtures for BMS hardware validation.
• Support functional testing and characterization of BMS boards with test equipment; document results.
• Use CAN tools to communicate with, monitor, and debug BMS hardware.
• Diagnose hardware faults and support root-cause investigations with hardware engineers.
• Update PCBAs to implement ECOs and design revisions.
• Maintain records of builds, modifications, test procedures, and calibration status.
• Maintain a safe, organized lab environment following ESD and battery-handling practices.
• Assist engineers with prototype assembly, cable harness fabrication, and general lab tasks.
• Adhere to federal/state regulations and company policies.
• Predictable attendance.

Kenntnisse

Quality focus

Initiative

Safety awareness

Results oriented

Teamwork

Team collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads

CAN tools and interfaces

Soldering SMT/through-hole

Jobbeschreibung

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Electrical Hardware Technician

Regular Full-Time Lake Orion, MI, US

Job Summary:

The Electrical Hardware Technician will support the development and validation of automotive Battery Management Systems (BMS). Working in a laboratory environment, this role will be a key part of the hardware development cycle by building, testing, troubleshooting, and updating printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The technician will operate electronic test and measurement equipment and provide hands‑on support to engineers as they design, validate, troubleshoot, and iterate BMS hardware for automotive applications.

Responsibilities:

• Build, rework, and repair PCBAs, including surface‑mount and through‑hole soldering of components down to fine‑pitch parts.
• Assemble, wire, and maintain lab test benches and fixtures used for BMS hardware validation.
• Support functional testing and characterization of BMS boards and subsystems using electronic test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, function generators, and battery cyclers; capture and document test results.
• Use Controller Area Network (CAN) tools and interfaces to communicate with, monitor, and debug BMS hardware during bring‑up and testing.
• Diagnose hardware faults at the board and component level and support root‑cause investigations with hardware engineers.
• Update and reconfigure PCBAs to implement engineering change orders (ECOs) and design revisions.
• Maintain accurate records of builds, modifications, test procedures, and equipment calibration status.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and compliant laboratory environment, following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), electrical safety, and battery‑handling practices.
• Support engineers with prototype assembly, cable harness fabrication, and general laboratory tasks as needed.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

PositionQualifications:

• Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology, a relevant technical certificate required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in electronics, electrical hardware, laboratory testing, or a related technical field required.
• Practical experience operating electronic test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads required.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience soldering and reworking Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and through‑hole work; IPC‑A‑610 /J-STD‑001 familiarity is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience using Controller Area Network (CAN) tools and interfaces for hardware communication, monitoring, or debugging.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills at the board and component level.
• Good understanding of ESD control and electrical/battery safety practices.
• Attention to detail with clear, consistent documentation habits.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers in a fast‑paced lab environment.
• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Delivers Results: Achievement‑oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Promoting Teamwork: Facilitating involvement, participation, and assurance of decisions amongst self and others; creating a sense of belonging.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work with batteries, high-and-low‑voltage circuits, and powered test equipment following established safety procedures.
• May need to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.