Hardware-in-the-Loop Technician

Insight Global (United States); Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Technician to support its Systems Integration & Test teams in Fremont, CA. You will assemble, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot HiL test benches and related infrastructure used for hardware/software development, system integration, and verification of humanoid robotic systems.

The role involves building test racks, fabricating wiring harnesses, integrating hardware under test, and ensuring safe operation with ESD practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience assembling, wiring, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical or electromechanical equipment, test benches, test racks, or similar technical systems.
• Experience fabricating electrical cables and wiring harnesses, including cutting, crimping, soldering, and connector termination.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure, and maintain HiL test racks and benches according to drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Install and mount chassis, power supplies, and hardware under test.
• Route, terminate, secure, and label cables to create repeatable bench configurations.
• Install, connect, and power up hardware under test following procedures and ESD practices.
• Fabricate and modify test racks, shelves, mounting hardware, and bench panels.
• Fabricate wiring harnesses and cables by cutting, crimping, soldering, terminating, routing, and labeling connections.
• Install and wire relays, switches, and electrical components into fixtures and bench assemblies.
• Inspect assemblies using visual inspection, continuity testing, and pull testing.
• Configure bench power supplies, set safe voltage/current limits, handle batteries safely.
• Use multimeters and measurement equipment to verify voltage, continuity, fuses, wiring integrity.
• Troubleshoot loose connectors, damaged cables, blown fuses, faulty relays or switches, and power supplies.
• Maintain test benches, instrumentation, tools, inventory, and lab infrastructure to 5S and safety standards.
• Maintain wiring records, bench configurations, serial numbers, revisions, repair histories, and equipment docs with Jira/Confluence.
• Collaborate with engineering on bench modifications and improvements to reliability and maintainability.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Schematic reading

Multimeter use

ESD safety

Robotics familiarity

Bench power supplies

3D printing

CAD tools

Jira

Confluence

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Eng./Robotics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

CAD tools

3D printing

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Technician to support its Systems Integration & Test engineering teams for . This individual will assemble, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot HiL test benches and associated infrastructure used for hardware and software development, system integration, and verification and validation of humanoid robotic systems. The role will involve building and maintaining test racks, fabricating wiring harnesses and fixtures, integrating hardware under test, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues.

Responsibilities:Assemble, configure, and maintain HiL test racks and benches according to engineering drawings, specifications, and established procedures.Install and mount chassis, power supplies, electrical components, and hardware under test.Route, terminate, secure, and label cables and electrical connections to create organized and repeatable bench configurations.Install, connect, and power up hardware under test while following established procedures and ESD practices.Fabricate and modify test racks, shelves, mounting hardware, electrical fixtures, breakout boxes, and bench panels.Fabricate wiring harnesses and cables by cutting, crimping, soldering, terminating, routing, and labeling electrical connections.Install and wire relays, switches, and electrical components into test fixtures and bench assemblies.Inspect completed assemblies using visual inspection, continuity testing, and pull testing.Configure and operate bench power supplies, including setting safe voltage and current limits, and safely handle batteries and power distribution equipment.Use multimeters and other electrical measurement equipment to verify voltage, continuity, fuses, wiring integrity, and overall bench readiness.Troubleshoot loose connectors, damaged cables, blown fuses, failed relays or switches, faulty power supplies, and other electrical or mechanical hardware issues.Maintain test benches, instrumentation, tools, inventory, and laboratory infrastructure in safe working condition while following electrical, battery, ESD, workshop, and 5S standards.Maintain wiring records, bench configurations, serial numbers, hardware revisions, repair histories, and equipment documentation using tools such as Jira and Confluence.Collaborate with engineering teams on bench modifications, hardware installations, troubleshooting, and improvements to bench reliability and maintainability.

Skills and Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience may be consideredHands-on experience assembling, wiring, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical or electromechanical equipment, test benches, test racks, or similar technical systemsExperience fabricating electrical cables and wiring harnesses, including cutting, crimping, soldering, and connector terminationAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly instructionsExperience using multimeters, bench power supplies, hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipmentUnderstanding of voltage, current, continuity, fuses, power distribution, electrical safety, battery handling, and ESD protectionExperience assembling or maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop test benches, electrical test racks, or automated test equipmentExperience within robotics, automotive, aerospace, or another complex electromechanical industryExperience fabricating custom electrical harnesses, breakout boxes, relay panels, electrical fixtures, and bench panelsMechanical fabrication experience involving rack modifications, drilling, saws, and other workshop equipmentFamiliarity with 3D printing and basic CAD tools for designing or modifying brackets, mounts, holders, and other fixturesExperience troubleshooting connectors, wiring, switches, relays, fuses, batteries, and power suppliesExperience with laboratory inventory management, equipment maintenance, calibration tracking, Jira, or Confluence

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].