Electrical Assembly Technician

American Rheinmetall•Auburn Hills, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world. The Prototype Center Electrical Technician will work within the American Rheinmetall (AR) engineering team focused on performing vehicle electrical harness, electronic equipment assembly and vehicle assembly tasks on prototype vehicles and systems to meet schedule, budget and quality expectation of customer.

Requirements

Soldering and crimping electrical contacts.
Fabricating / repairing electrical harnesses.
Working knowledge of electrical harness assembly and the hand tools, crimpers, soldering tools, required.
Experience with High Voltage systems (generators, harnesses, motors, electronics).
Must be able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications sketches, job orders, planning documents and engineering drawings.
Ability to perform assembly tasks from design drawing and written or verbal work instruction.
High School Diploma or GED.
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

IPC certification is a plus.
Military vehicle assembly or military vehicle modification experience.
Familiarity with high voltage electrical systems and electrical harness fabrication / installation in vehicles.
Fork Truck, Crane, and basic machine shop equipment skill with certifications.
Experience in driving/operating of military vehicles.
Electronics certifications such as CET, IND, IPC, AVN.
Higher Education Degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Working with partners and teammates to assemble AR’s combat vehicle electrical, electronic, prototype equipment and systems.
Performing electrical assembly tasks on military vehicles that include harness assembly and repair (open and molded), electronic circuit board assembly, and support to mechanical assembly of major vehicle systems such as chassis, turret, weapon systems, armor systems, drive systems, and power pack.
Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, manuals, 3D models, specifications sketches, job orders, planning documents and engineering drawings.
Soldering of connectors, circuit boards, and terminals.
High Voltage system tasks such as harness fabrication, motor system operation, High Voltage safety, and system troubleshooting. (>50 V, AC and DC, single and multi-phase).
Performing assembly tasks from design drawing and written or verbal work instruction.
Assembly of military connectors including D38999, MS5015, M82723, M85049, M3100, Deutsch series.
Using electrical assembly hand tools, DMC crimpers, power tools, soldering assembly and repair tools.
Adapting positively to changes and rework during assembly tasks.
Offering input on design and assembly improvements.
Working independently.