Harness Wiring Technician

Viridi; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridi NY is seeking a Harness Wiring Technician to build, route, terminate, inspect, and test electrical wire harnesses and cable assemblies used in battery packs and energy storage systems. You will follow drawings and work instructions to produce safe, traceable assemblies and support quality improvements.

Responsibilities include measuring, crimping, soldering where required, assembling connectors, routing harnesses, and performing tests to verify pinouts and continuity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Experience building wire harnesses, cable assemblies, or similar electrical products.

Responsibilities

• Build electrical wire harnesses and cable assemblies from wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Measure, cut, strip, label, crimp, solder where specified, and terminate wires.
• Install connectors, terminals, ferrules, lugs, and protective coverings to drawing requirements.
• Route and secure harnesses in battery packs and enclosures.
• Perform connector pinout verification and continuity checks.

Skills

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Wire harness assembly

Multimeter use

Quality documentation

Electrical safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical/electronic training

Tools

Crimp tools

Torque tools

Test equipment (multimeters, harness testers)

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Viridi Parente is a disruptive energy company. We deliver solutions to tomorrow’s problems, today. We develop and manufacture battery pack technology for mobile and energy storage applications. We deliver customer-focused solutions, blending environmentally conscious products with a bottom-line mentality. Viridi is a fast-growing startup environment with an eye towards a sustainable future by bringing clean energy products to the market.

The Role:

The Harness Wiring Technician builds, routes, terminates, inspects, and tests electrical wire harnesses and cable assemblies used in Viridi battery packs, energy storage systems, control panels, and related equipment. This role follows released drawings and work instructions to produce safe, consistent, traceable assemblies and supports manufacturing quality and continuous improvement.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build electrical wire harnesses and cable assemblies from released wiring diagrams, harness drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Measure, cut, strip, label, crimp, solder where specified, and terminate wires and cables using approved tools and processes.
• Install connectors, contacts, terminals, ferrules, lugs, heat shrink, sleeving, conduit, cable ties, and protective coverings to drawing requirements.
• Route, dress, secure, and install harnesses in battery packs, electrical enclosures, and energy storage equipment while maintaining specified bend radii, clearances, and strain relief.
• Perform connector pinout verification, continuity checks, polarity checks, and point‑to‑point harness testing using approved test equipment and procedures.
• Inspect crimp quality, terminal retention, labeling, wire gauge, connector orientation, and overall workmanship; perform pull tests when required.
• Identify and document wiring defects, damaged components, drawing discrepancies, and nonconforming materials; complete approved rework and retesting.
• Use calibrated hand tools, crimp applicators, torque tools, and harness test equipment; report tooling issues and maintenance needs.
• Maintain material identification, revision control, traceability, and accurate production traveler and inspection records.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve build issues and improve harness manufacturability.
• Follow ESD controls where applicable, and approved electrical safety practices; maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Signifies Essential Functions of this position

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in electrical assembly, electronics, or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience building wire harnesses, cable assemblies, control panels, or similar electrical products preferred; equivalent hands‑on assembly experience considered.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, connector pinout tables, harness drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
• Experience with wire stripping, crimping, connector assembly, cable routing, labeling, and proper wire termination techniques.
• Ability to use multimeters, continuity testers, harness testers, crimp tools, torque tools, and basic measuring equipment.
• Understanding of wire gauges, connector identification, polarity, circuit continuity, and workmanship requirements; familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, troubleshooting ability, and commitment to first‑pass quality.
• Ability to accurately document completed work and communicate defects or drawing issues promptly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced production environment and follow electrical safety procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and performing repetitive hand assembly tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
• Visual acuity and color differentiation sufficient for wire identification, connector inspection, and detailed assembly work, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Working Conditions:

• Climate‑controlled indoor space.
• Exposure to outside elements when walking to and from buildings.
• Noise levels are usually low to moderate.
• Possible prolonged exposure to electrical Hazards and heavy equipment.

Salary:

• $22-$27/hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Position Requirements

Location Viridi NY

This position is currently accepting applications.