Wire Harness/ Bench Build Technician

Actalent; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Warren, MI is seeking a Contract Technician to support automotive electrical test benches and enable cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes hands-on bench work and learning across departments.

You will build and maintain benches, update components, read schematics, create harnesses, troubleshoot wiring, and document results to keep equipment current and operable.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Automotive Technology or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a technician in the automotive industry (wire harness, panel assembly, etc.).
• Ability to read ICD's, create and modify the schematics.
• Soldering skills (board level, connectors, and harnesses).
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain new and existing Electrical system/Infotainment benches.
• Update physical parts and swap out components/ECUs.
• Create schematics using ICDe for modules.
• Develop harnesses for instruments and automated testing.
• Resolve bench wiring, hardware updates, and software/calibration flashing issues.

Skills

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

Wiring harness assembly

Soldering

Education

Associate degree in Automotive Technology or related field

Tools

ICDe schematics tool

Job description

Description

In this role as Technician, you will have the opportunity to manage most project responsibilities, rather than working on parts of a job. You will work in several departments where you will demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and learning abilities. This position supports the test and development of automotive electrical systems by constructing and supporting advanced electrical test benches and update/retrofit of test benches.

What Youll Do

• Build and maintain new and existing Electrical system/Infotainment subsystem benches.




• Updating physical parts and change out parts ECU (Electronic Control Units), Components




• Create schematics using the ICDe for the modules




• Work on creating harnesses for instruments and automated testing.




• Resolve issues related to bench wiring, hardware updates, and software/calibration flashing.




• Respond to user requests to set up benches according to testing requirements.




• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and act as a liaison for unresolved issues.




• Maximize runtime on all assets and document work appropriately.




• Decommission obsolete and out-of-production benches, equipment, and spare parts as necessary.




• Verify and validate that the benches are operational and configured without hardware or instrumentation issues.




• Work with teams to resolve issues quickly and ensure benches are fully updated and operable.




• Create and update the list of internal bench schematics for each module and tools.




• Schedule meeting notices with the respective users/operations for the bench builds/retrofits




• Coordinate any roadblocks (working with Operations/Inventory/Strategy etc.).




• Coordinate on ordering the bench technician material

Additional Skills & Qualifications

2-year Associate Degree preferred, open to candidates without degrees

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree in Automotive Technology or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.

3+ years of experience as a technician in the automotive industry (wire harness, panel assembly, etc.) working on electrical-related parts and components.

Ability to read ICD's, create and modify the schematics

Ability to work on different tools set to access contents required for schematics/retrofit etc..

Experience in supporting root cause analysis for hardware.

Soldering skills (board level, connectors, and harnesses).

Knowledge of various automotive connectors, terminals, locks, crimping tools used.

Proficient technical skills e.g., MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.), SharePoint, Outlook.

Strong communication skills: including the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, both multi-functionally and cross-culturally.

NICE TO HAVE:

• High voltage training




• Mechanic skills- may be asked to work on a vehicle installing/updating modules, wiring




• Fixture building

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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