Prototype Harness Engineer - Electrical Wiring

Ford; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Adoption & surrogacy support

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Harness Technician to build, modify, and repair prototype wiring harnesses for vehicle development and testing. You will select components, prep wires, crimp and depin connectors, and verify harness quality while collaborating with engineering teams.

The role demands hands-on experience with automotive electrical systems, reading schematics, and maintaining thorough build documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building, modifying, repairing, or troubleshooting automotive electrical wiring and harnesses.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to build or troubleshoot harnesses.
• Familiarity with crimping tools and testing equipment.
• Strong documentation skills for BOMs and build notes.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and repair prototype, breakout, and mule harnesses for vehicle and bench applications.
• Select appropriate wire, connectors, terminals, and related components based on drawings and requirements.
• Perform wire preparation, crimping, splicing, depinning, repinning, and harness rework using appropriate tools.
• Inspect workmanship and perform continuity checks; support troubleshooting and repair of wiring faults.
• Prepare, update, and maintain BOMs, wire lists, and harness build documentation.
• Read and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering changes.
• Support prototype vehicle wiring, integration, testing, and issue investigation with engineering teams.
• Document build changes, test results, and material needs to relevant teams.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Crimping

Troubleshooting

Wiring harness assembly

Reading schematics

Tools

DMC crimping tools

Delphi crimping tools

Amphenol crimping tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Harness Technician to build, modify, and repair prototype wiring harnesses for vehicle development and testing. You will select components, prep wires, crimp and depin connectors, and verify harness quality while collaborating with engineering teams.

The role demands hands-on experience with automotive electrical systems, reading schematics, and maintaining thorough build documentation.