K104 - HIL Box Assembly & Test Technician

Dorleco; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorleco is seeking a skilled HIL Box Assembly & Test Technician to join our Indiana operations. You will assemble HIL boxes, install I/O cards and relay boards, and perform wiring, testing, and troubleshooting in alignment with engineering drawings and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of experience in electrical panel assembly or HIL environments, familiarity with dSPACE/NI/ETAS, and a Diploma/ITI/Associate Degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical assembly. (≤140 chars)
• Ability to read electrical schematics and BOMs. (≤140 chars)
• 2–4 years in electrical panel assembly, automation, or HIL systems. (≤140 chars)
• Experience with automotive testing platforms such as dSPACE, NI, ETAS. (≤140 chars)

Responsibilities

• Assemble HIL boxes, enclosures, and subassemblies.
• Install I/O cards, relay boards, load modules, connectors, and terminal blocks.
• Perform cable harness assembly, wiring, crimping, connector termination, and soldering.
• Conduct continuity, resistance, insulation, and cold testing using multimeters and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot wiring and assembly defects and maintain test documentation.
• Follow schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and quality procedures.

Skills

Wire crimping

Connector termination

Soldering

Cable harness assembly

Electrical wiring

Reading schematics

BOMs

Troubleshooting

Continuity testing

Cold testing

Education

Diploma / ITI / Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

Multimeters

Test equipment

Job description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled HIL Box Assembly & Test Technician with experience in electrical and mechanical assembly, wiring, cable harnessing, and basic electrical testing. The role involves assembling HIL systems, installing I/O and relay cards, performing wiring and cable routing, conducting continuity and cold testing, troubleshooting assembly issues, and ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble HIL boxes, enclosures, and subassemblies.
• Install I/O cards, relay boards, load modules, connectors, and terminal blocks.
• Perform cable harness assembly, wiring, crimping, connector termination, and soldering.
• Conduct continuity, resistance, insulation, and cold testing using multimeters and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot wiring and assembly defects and maintain test documentation.
• Follow schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and quality procedures.

Required Skills

• Wire crimping, connector termination, ferrule and lug installation.
• Soldering, de-soldering, and cable harness assembly.
• Electrical wiring, cable routing, and mechanical assembly.
• Continuity testing, cold testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and BOMs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI / Associate Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in electrical panel assembly, automation equipment, control systems, test equipment, or HIL systems.
• Experience with automotive testing platforms such as dSPACE, NI, ETAS, or similar HIL environments.
• Familiarity with ESD practices, electrical safety standards, and quality workmanship requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.