Prototype Vehicle Wire Harness Technician

WorkGenius Group; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkGenius Group seeks an Engineering Technician in Sunnyvale to fabricate and test low-voltage harnesses for prototype vehicles and test benches. You will install routings, ensure grounding, and maintain precise documentation while collaborating with engineering teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with crimping tools, DMMs, harness testing equipment, and automotive connectors. A strong schematic-reading ability is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building and troubleshooting low-voltage wire harnesses in automotive, aerospace, or industrial environments.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days; J-STD-001 soldering certification is preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics, harness drawings, pinout tables, and wiring standards.
• Hands-on experience with crimping tools, pull testers, digital multimeters, harness testing equipment, automotive connectors, terminals, and 12V/24V electrical systems.
• Experience with Capital, RapidHarness, or CATIA Electrical is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, terminate, modify, and rework low-voltage wire harnesses for prototype vehicles and test benches using drawings, schematics, pinout tables, and ECOs.
• Install and route harnesses while ensuring proper grounding, strain relief, abrasion protection, and compatibility with automotive and data interfaces.
• Perform continuity, isolation, pull-force, and functional testing using DMMs, harness testers, and CAN diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot open circuits, shorts, intermittent connections, voltage drops, grounding issues, connector failures, and other wiring faults; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate harness documentation including drawings, pinouts, BOMs, revision records, as-built docs, test records, and inventory information.

Skills

Wire harness fabrication

Automotive electrical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Crimping and termination

CAN diagnostics

Continuity testing

12V/24V power distribution

Prototype vehicle wiring

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Job description

WorkGenius Group seeks an Engineering Technician in Sunnyvale to fabricate and test low-voltage harnesses for prototype vehicles and test benches. You will install routings, ensure grounding, and maintain precise documentation while collaborating with engineering teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with crimping tools, DMMs, harness testing equipment, and automotive connectors. A strong schematic-reading ability is essential.