Electrical Technician: Vehicle Electronics & Cabling

Ara; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara in Warrendale, PA is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the assembly, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical components used in vehicles, sensors, and computing systems. The role emphasizes hands-on cable and hardware work and collaboration with engineering on hardware integration.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or related field and about 3 years of hands-on experience; proficiency with crimping, soldering, and reading schematics; occasional

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related technician program; equivalent military experience accepted.
• Approximately 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly, electronics testing, or technician-level engineering support.
• Proficiency with crimping tools, soldering, cable assembly, and reading electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical and electronic hardware, including crimping, soldering, cable fabrication, connector integration, and panel or enclosure assembly.
• Wire components per electrical schematics and follow established assembly guidelines.
• Perform electrical testing on completed cables and assemblies to identify and resolve defects.
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support software bring-up and testing of sensors, computers, and other electronics.
• Support day-to-day troubleshooting and repair of electrical issues and assist with hardware changes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace.
• Collaborate with engineering staff on integration activities for vehicle-based electronics.
• Travel occasionally to support remote vehicle testing and on-site troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Electronics testing

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Mechatronics

Engineering Technology

Equivalent military experience

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering

Cable assembly

Job description

Ara in Warrendale, PA is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the assembly, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical components used in vehicles, sensors, and computing systems. The role emphasizes hands-on cable and hardware work and collaboration with engineering on hardware integration.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or related field and about 3 years of hands-on experience; proficiency with crimping, soldering, and reading schematics; occasional