Lead Wire Harness Technician – On‑Site Engineering Lead

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician to oversee harness rework activities and coordinate with SEWS technicians, EDS engineers, and customer teams.

You will drive testing and troubleshooting for vehicle programs, manage third-party rework teams, and support preproduction and production builds at customer sites. Travel is required for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Background in wire harness or automotive DC electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Mechanic certification a plus or preferred.
• Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead harness reworks with SEWS technicians, SEWS EDS engineers, customer personnel, third parties, and rework teams; take on vehicle testing and troubleshooting; manage third-party teams to ensure proper rework.
• Provide engineering support for major issues/stop builds for all Mexico locations.
• Communicate effectively, manage time, and support day-to-day requests.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and document/track reworks.
• Support preproduction and production build phases for harness reworks or repair at customer facilities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Automotive wiring

Electrical engineering concepts

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician to oversee harness rework activities and coordinate with SEWS technicians, EDS engineers, and customer teams.

You will drive testing and troubleshooting for vehicle programs, manage third-party rework teams, and support preproduction and production builds at customer sites. Travel is required for this role.