SR. Wiring Harness Technician

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401k/HSA/FSA

Vacation bonus

Wellness benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals and stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking an experienced harness assembler in Garden Grove. You will build, install, and repair LV/HV harnesses, conduct 100% inspections, and ensure electrical/mechanical integrity through tests and measurements.

The role requires 5+ years with harnesses, crimping, soldering under a microscope, and strong schematic literacy. A HS diploma or trade cert is expected; stock options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building complex wire harnesses from scratch.
• Mastery of crimping, terminating, splicing, and shielding techniques.
• Proven experience soldering components onto PCBAs under a microscope.
• Advanced ability to interpret complex wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; trade school a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble & integrate LV/HV harnesses per drawings and schematics.
• Perform 100% visual and mechanical quality audits on builds.
• Conduct crimp checks, pull-tests, and terminal seating audits.
• Use calipers and tapes to verify harness lengths against specs.
• Maintain audit logs and update redline drawings for changes.
• Microscope-assisted soldering of components onto PCBAs.
• Collaborate with engineering/production for root-cause analysis.
• Keep lab clean, organized, and compliant with 5S principles.

Skills

Wire harness assembly

Crimping/termination

PCB soldering

Schematic literacy

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification (plus)

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Microscope for PCBAs

Job description

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

What You’ll Do:

• Assembly & Integration: Build, install, and repair complex LV and HV harnesses according to detailed technical drawings & schematics.
• Quality Auditing: Perform 100% visual and mechanical inspections on in-house builds, focusing on routing, labeling, tie-wrap tension, and overall workmanship.
• Verification & Testing: Conduct crimp checks, pull-tests, and terminal seating audits to ensure electrical and mechanical integrity.
• Precision Measurement: Use calipers & tape measures to verify harness lengths and breakout points against engineering specifications.
• Documentation: Maintain rigorous audit logs and "redline" engineering drawings when discrepancies or design improvements are identified.
• Precision Soldering: Utilize microscopes to solder components onto PCBAs and perform wire-to-board terminations.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with the engineering and production teams to perform root-cause analysis on defects and suggest process optimizations.
• Lab Stewardship: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment (5S).

Who You Are:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience building complex wire harnesses from scratch.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of industry-standard crimping, terminating, splicing, and shielding techniques.
• PCBA Skills: Proven experience soldering components onto PCBAs under a microscope.
• Schematic Literacy: Advanced ability to interpret complex wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Adaptability: Ability to multi-task and pivot quickly in a fast-paced prototype environment.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical trade school certification is a plus.
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$40 - $50 USD

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