Job Description

Wire Assembly and Harness Technician

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive engineering organization, is seeking a skilled Wire Assembly and Harness Technician. This role is responsible for building and troubleshooting prototype wiring harnesses, interpreting electrical drawings and specifications, and supporting timely delivery of harness assemblies for engineering development programs.

Job Duties

• Build and assemble prototype wiring harnesses using electrical drawings, schematics, wire lists, and technical specifications

• Perform precision crimping of automotive-grade terminals to meet quality and performance standards

• Interpret incomplete or evolving harness designs to support early-stage prototype development

• Troubleshoot electrical systems and harness assemblies to identify and resolve wiring issues

• Coordinate with external suppliers to support outsourced harness design and assembly activities

• Monitor harness build progress and provide status updates to engineering teams and project stakeholders

• Inspect completed harness assemblies to verify accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications

• Support prototype build schedules and delivery milestones throughout development programs

Skills & Experience

Required

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in wiring harness fabrication, assembly, or prototype builds

• Experience performing high-quality crimps using automotive-grade terminals and connectors

• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and wire lists

• Experience building harness assemblies from preliminary or incomplete engineering documentation

• Knowledge of wiring harness assembly processes, tooling, and quality standards

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and build tracking

Desired

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

• Experience supporting automotive prototype development or engineering programs

• Experience working with engineering teams on harness design changes and build requirements

• Familiarity with supplier coordination and outsourced harness assembly processes

• Experience inspecting and validating prototype wiring harness assemblies

• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and connector technologies

You should be proficient in:

• Harness Assembly Processes