SR. Wiring Harness Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

HDV Coverage

Stock Options

401k

PTO & Parental Leave

Vacation Bonus

Wellness Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Meals & Kitchen

Job summary

Harbinger Motors, a pioneering American EV company in California, is seeking an experienced harness technician. You will build and repair complex LV/HV harnesses, solder PCBAs under a microscope, and inspect assemblies for quality and compliance with engineering drawings.

Join a fast-paced, prototype-focused team and contribute to process improvements while maintaining a safe, organized lab environment. 5+ years of hands-on harness experience required, HS diploma minimum; trade certs are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience building complex wire harnesses from scratch (5+ years).
• Mastery of crimping, terminating, splicing, and shielding techniques.
• Proven PCBA soldering under a microscope.
• Ability to interpret complex wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Adaptability to fast-paced prototype environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and repair LV and HV harnesses per drawings and schematics.
• Perform 100% visual and mechanical inspections for quality.
• Conduct crimp checks, pull-tests, and terminal seating audits.
• Use calipers to verify harness lengths and breakout points.
• Maintain audit logs and update engineering drawings when needed.
• Solder components onto PCBAs under a microscope.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to drive root-cause analysis and process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab environment (5S).

Skills

Wire harnessing

Crimping & termination

Soldering under microscope

Schematic reading

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical trade school certification

Tools

Microscope-assisted soldering setup

Crimping tools

Job description

About Harbinger

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.

Key Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early‑stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

California Pay Range

$40—$50 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

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