Wire Harness Assembly Technician II

RFA Engineering•Eden Prairie, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking a Wire Harnessing Assembler to join their growing prototype shop team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at their Eden Prairie, MN facility. This is a full-time position with a full benefit package. A typical work week is M-Th (4x 10hr days) with some flexibility as needed. This position is primarily full-time, but part-time candidates may be considered for the right fit. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits; part-time positions are not benefits-eligible. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians assembling electrical harnesses used in a variety of equipment. No prior harness experience is required — we are willing to train motivated individuals who want to learn and grow. Unlike repetitive production roles, you’ll work in a prototype environment building a wide variety of unique harnesses—keeping the job challenging and engaging. The goal will be to train the individual on all aspects of wire harnesses, from cutting wire, to assembly, braiding, testing, and quality checking.

Requirements

Ability to push, pull, or carry up to 25lbs
Repetitive use of hands to grasp, handle, push, pull, reach.
Ability to adjust focus, for depth perception and color vision.
Ability to work while standing and preform use of foot controls

Nice To Haves

No prior harness experience is required — we are willing to train motivated individuals who want to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Assemble electrical harnesses according to engineering specifications and blueprints, including bill of materials and tooling instructions.
Use standard assembly tools and machines. (Screwdrivers, wire strippers, wrenches, ratcheting hand crimp tools, soldering, ultrasonic splicers, braiding machines, wire labeling laser, etc.)
Ability to learn processes quickly and become independent as proficiency increases, along with the desire to teach others.
Execute manual and machine assembly tooling with efficiency and accuracy.
Interpret sketches, notes, and other input from engineers to produce assembled and dimensionally accurate harnesses.
Ability to read and interpret detailed harnessing prints including Bill of Material (BOM).
Ability to run testing software and troubleshoot.
Work closely with engineers, designers and other team members to understand project requirements and design intent.
Communicate effectively to clarify design details and resolve any discrepancies on the provided client information.
Ability to document and report discrepancies on harnessing prints.
Computer skills to develop documentation and prints.
Create and review of assembly instructions and testing software.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.