Lab Technician (Automotive Hardware Prototyping & Testing)

CBL Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBL Solutions is seeking an automotive hardware testing/lab technician in Auburn Hills, MI. This role requires hands-on work with hardware prototypes, including assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair processes.

The ideal candidate has strong soldering skills, PCBA inspection/rework experience, and can read electrical schematics. Familiarity with IPC-A-610, ISO/TS/IATF16949 processes, and ESD-safe environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive hardware testing/lab technician roles.
• Experience with assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of hardware prototypes.
• Strong soldering and PCBA inspection/rework experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience with PCB bring-up, debugging, and rework documentation.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610.
• Experience working in an ESD-safe environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 16949/IATF 16949 processes.

Skills

Automotive hardware testing

Hardware prototyping assembly

Soldering

PCBA inspection/rework

Reading electrical schematics

PCB bring-up & debugging

IPC-A-610

ESD-safe environment

Education

Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent experience

Tools

DMM (Digital Multimeter)

Microscope/Video Scope

Soldering equipment

PCB Layout Viewer tools

Job description

• 5+ years of experience in automotive hardware testing/lab technician roles
• Experience with assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of hardware prototypes
• Strong soldering and PCBA inspection/rework experience
• Hands-on experience with:
• DMM (Digital Multimeter)
• Microscope/Video Scope
• Soldering equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Experience with PCB bring-up, debugging, and rework documentation
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610
• Experience working in an ESD-safe environment
• Familiarity with ISO 16949/IATF 16949 processes

Preferred Skills

• CAN, LIN, and other automotive communication networks
• PCB Layout Viewer tools
• Prototype cable qualification, testing, and modifications
• Exposure to hardware and firmware validation activities

Education

• Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent experience