First Article Wire Harness & Solder Specialist

flir; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an experienced electro-mechanical assembler in the San Diego area. Under limited supervision, you will perform complex wire harness assembly, soldering, crimping, and inspection to ensure high-quality electronic assemblies for aerospace and defense applications.

Responsibilities include following schematics and BOMs, training junior staff, supporting First Article Assembly, and documenting production activities.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school education or equivalent. Trade school certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years closely related custom/prototype assembly experience in an electromechanical environment. Preferred experience of hands-on wire & cable harness assembly experience.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Wire stripping, tinning, crimping, and soldering
• Cable & Harness Routing and Termination
• Experience supporting First Article Assembly (FAI) builds
• Ability to independently read and interpret:
• Wiring diagrams and schematics
• Assembly drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Advanced Experience using:
• Hand tools and crimp tools
• Soldering equipment
• Basic electrical test equipment (e.g., continuity testers, volt meters)
• Must possess U.S. citizenship or be a
• (A U.S. Person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident “Green Card holder” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(20) or who is a ”Protected Individual” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Responsibilities

• Perform wire preparation tasks including stripping, tinning, lead prep, and termination
• Hand solder wires and cables to high density and/or low profile connectors while maintaining industry workmanship standards
• Crimp, stake, fasten, and secure wires, connectors, terminals, and contacts using hand crimp tools and pneumatic crimp tools.
• Assemble wire harnesses and cables per electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings & BOMs
• Support First Article Assembly (FAI) builds: building initial units, identifying discrepancies, providing feedback to engineering and manufacturing
• Install and route components to meet electrical, mechanical, and workmanship requirements
• Use hand tools and small power tools to assemble connectors, cables, and components
• Perform visual in-process inspections, go/no-go testing, continuity testing, IR testing, and automated electrical testing
• Troubleshoot wiring defects and perform rework or repair on rejected assemblies
• Follow safety procedures and complete production documentation and quality logs
• Provide basic training to less experienced assemblers as needed

Skills

Wire stripping

Crimping

Soldering

Cable harness routing

Read schematics

First Article Assembly

Attention to detail

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification preferred

U.S. citizenship required

Tools

Hand tools

Crimp tools

Soldering equipment

Electrical test equipment

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an experienced electro-mechanical assembler in the San Diego area. Under limited supervision, you will perform complex wire harness assembly, soldering, crimping, and inspection to ensure high-quality electronic assemblies for aerospace and defense applications.

Responsibilities include following schematics and BOMs, training junior staff, supporting First Article Assembly, and documenting production activities.