Electrical Design Technician

USA GFX Solutions Career•Sterling Heights, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Design Technician will perform comprehensive installations in support of the GFX Law Enforcement Vehicles Program and assist with the development of new accessories installation methodologies. This role involves assisting with the design and fabrication of new products, vehicle layout, and drafting schematics. The technician will also support production evaluations, program siren systems, and ensure the proper function of installed electrical components.

Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12 education or equivalent.
Three years of Electrical Design experience or related field.
Understanding of production flow techniques in manufacturing.
Must be capable of building entire pre-production units with minimal assistance.
Maintain a valid Enhanced US Driver’s License and/or Passport.
Have a working-level understanding of advanced wiring principles and how to construct industry-grade harnesses.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Automotive related studies.
Five years of Electrical Design experience or related field.
Computer skills in MS Office with knowledge in Siren System Programming software.

Responsibilities

Assist with development of installation methods, configurations, wiring sketches, work instructions, quality concerns, and bill of materials for existing and new accessories.
Determine and continuously improve installation techniques for production applications of specialty police accessories.
Assist with designing and fabricating new products.
Assist with the design of vehicle layout.
Draft schematics, contribute to development of BOMs, PTS, FKS, and QCSO.
Support production evaluations on a daily basis, including audits for quality, techniques, tooling, and work station setup.
Programming of siren systems and harness layout.
Install accessory components on vehicles using hand and power tools.
Program siren systems, lighting, per customer specification or configuration.
Help ensure that work is being carried out as per work instructions and ensure production and quality requirements are met according to documented standards.
Establish proper functions of siren, lighting, and other installed electrical system components.
Verify functionality with quality specialists for both in-process inspections and final inspections prior to shipment.
Assist in development of work instructions for aftermarket upfit.
Assist with the validation of build quality concerns in coordination with the Quality department.
Participate and contribute to quality sign-offs according to internal and customer specifications.