Senior Wire & Harness Technician

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an experienced Wire & Harness Electronics Assembler in San Diego to support complex cable, harness, and electromechanical assemblies in a precision manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with wire preparation, soldering, crimping, routing, and First Article Assembly, and can read detailed drawings and schematics.

Attention to detail and ability to work with limited supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on wire and cable harness assembly experience.
• Experience with wire stripping, tinning, crimping, and soldering.
• Experience supporting First Article Assembly (FAI)
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics
• Ability to read assembly drawings and BOMs
• Experience using hand tools and crimp tools
• Soldering equipment experience
• Basic electrical test equipment knowledge

Responsibilities

• Perform complex wire and cable harness assembly, including point-to-point wiring, harness routing, lacing, and panel wiring.
• Hand solder and de-solder wires and connectors using through-hole soldering techniques.
• Perform wire preparation tasks including stripping, tinning, lead prep, and termination.
• Crimp, stake, fasten, and secure wires, connectors, terminals, and contacts using hand tools and crimp tools.
• Assemble wire harnesses and cables per electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Support First Article Assembly (FAI) builds: build initial units, identify issues, provide feedback to engineering/manufacturing.
• Install and route wires to meet electrical, mechanical, workmanship requirements.
• Use hand tools and small power tools to assemble connectors, cables, and harness components.
• Perform in-process inspections, go/no-go testing, and basic continuity testing.
• Troubleshoot wiring defects and perform rework or repair on rejected assemblies.
• Perform work under a microscope for soldering/inspection as required.
• Follow safety procedures and complete production documentation/quality logs.
• Provide basic training or guidance to less experienced assemblers.

Skills

Wire harness assembly

Soldering

Crimping

Reading schematics

FAI

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Crimp tools

Soldering equipment

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an experienced Wire & Harness Electronics Assembler in San Diego to support complex cable, harness, and electromechanical assemblies in a precision manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with wire preparation, soldering, crimping, routing, and First Article Assembly, and can read detailed drawings and schematics.

Attention to detail and ability to work with limited supervision are essential.