Onsite Electrical Harness Test Technician – Aerospace

Apex Systems, LLC; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Hayward, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support wire harness testing across body, high-speed, and roof systems. You will operate test fixtures, perform visual inspections, and troubleshoot electrical issues in a hands-on lab environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in wire harness testing or electromechanical assembly, plus an associate degree or technical cert. This is an on-site role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Avionics, or related field, or equivalent hands-on professional experience.
• Two or more years of hands-on experience in wire harness testing, electrical troubleshooting, or electromechanical assembly and rework within aerospace, automotive, or similar manufacturing sectors.
• Read 2D electrical drawings, proficiency with multimeters, and ability to distinguish test artifacts from genuine defects.
• Preferred IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or equivalent; borescope inspection experience; exposure to multiple vehicle subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced wire testing systems across different harness test programs to execute official test runs and utilize diagnostic software for pre-test troubleshooting.
• Perform comprehensive visual and borescope inspections of connectors and terminals to identify physical defects, independent of electrical readings.
• Utilize multimeters and specialized 4-wire Kelvin milliohmeters to verify opens, shorts, and high resistance.
• Interpret and cross-reference 2D harness drawings and wire lists against test findings.
• Execute connector rework tasks, including removal and replacement of clips, locks, terminals, and wire terminations.
• Assist with the physical load, connection, disconnect, and unload of wire harnesses on fixture tables with team members.
• Set up, configure, and break down test tables and fixtures, labeling adapters and connectors clearly.
• Document technical findings with photos, borescope captures, and notes for engineering escalations.

Skills

Wire harness testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Electromechanical assembly

2D drawings

Multimeter proficiency

Borescope inspection

Test fixtures setup

Diagnostics software

Education

Associate's degree or technical certificate in Electronics/Electrical Technology/Avionics

Tools

Borescope equipment

Job description

Everforth Apex Systems in Hayward, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support wire harness testing across body, high-speed, and roof systems. You will operate test fixtures, perform visual inspections, and troubleshoot electrical issues in a hands-on lab environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in wire harness testing or electromechanical assembly, plus an associate degree or technical cert. This is an on-site role with competitive hourly pay.