Hybrid Engineering Technologist I - Wire Harness Teardown

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking an Engineering Technologist I for a hybrid in-office/off-site role.

You will support Warranty Engineers by performing teardown analyses on wire harnesses to identify failures and root causes, collaborating with SEWS labs for complex testing, and organizing results for reporting. Flexibility to travel within North America is required.

Qualifications

• HS/GED and Technical Certificate in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment desired.
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Basic measuring tool knowledge.
• Basic print knowledge.
• Basic vehicle knowledge a plus.
• Wire harness manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Receive warranty parts and perform teardown analysis, according to automotive specifications and standards, to determine failure and root cause.
• Work with SEWS labs when special testing is required.
• Organize test results and report out to Warranty Engineer.
• Manage part return documentation and storage in local warehouse.
• Work in a safe manner, maintain a safe work environment, and practice good housekeeping at all times.
• Strong communication/ interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Any other additional activity assigned by the supervisor.
• Flexibility to support other functions within the QA department, such as containment activities or QRE support.
• Flexibility to travel to Mexico and US.
• Promote and assure the standards issues by SEWS and SEWS Quality Assurance in alignment with SEWS' values, objectives and quality.

Skills

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Education

HS/GED

Technical Certificate in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking an Engineering Technologist I for a hybrid in-office/off-site role.

You will support Warranty Engineers by performing teardown analyses on wire harnesses to identify failures and root causes, collaborating with SEWS labs for complex testing, and organizing results for reporting. Flexibility to travel within North America is required.