Wiring Technician - $1K Signing Bonus

Amentum•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Wiring Technician to work in Dearborn, Michigan, supporting automotive test facilities and customers, including vehicle manufacturers, other original equipment manufacturers, and the international motorsports community. This position is intended for someone with hands-on automotive knowledge or experience, whether gained professionally or as a hobby, and an interest in learning automotive testing. The work involves installing and assembling electrical instrumentation and systems, building and troubleshooting breadboards, and designing and verifying test equipment to customer specifications. The role is based inside a test facility. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but the technician must be flexible to support testing on other shifts and weekends. Work includes manual labor, handling parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and working around energized samples and rotating parts. Some work areas have high noise levels and require hearing protection. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, PHMV exam, and background check, and must have dependable transportation to the work site. A $1,000 signing bonus is stated in the job title. The posting describes benefits including health and welfare coverage, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits, educational reimbursement, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance; availability may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Hands-on automotive knowledge and proficiency.
Strong knowledge of automotive parts and subsystems and how they work and interact.
Electrical background and a strong, proficient understanding of automotive electrical systems and schematics.
Excellent soldering skills.
Knowledge of vehicle CAN bus and other communication tools.
Strong instrumentation background, including the ability to build custom cables and connectors.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Good fabrication and machining abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong safety mindset.
Self-starter with a proactive, energetic, and problem-solving approach.
Team-oriented and comfortable working with people.
Good attention to detail and organization, including good housekeeping skills.
Adaptable, flexible, and versatile.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, PHMV exam, and background check.
Must have dependable personal transportation to the work site.
Must be able to support a flexible test schedule, including afternoons, other shifts, and weekends.
Must be able to lift parts, cables, and lightweight instrumentation up to 50 pounds.
Must use required safety equipment, including slip-resistant hardened-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
Two or more years of relevant electrical work experience.
Experience with CAD, VIZO, MATLAB, and Solid Works.
Inventory experience.

Responsibilities

Install and assemble electrical instrumentation, modules, sensors, power supplies, load boxes, inverters, and related equipment.
Fabricate breadboards and build them up to test-ready condition.
Troubleshoot breadboard issues and provide customer support.
Use oscilloscopes, meters, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues.
Check out electrical systems and verify them against specifications and drawings.
Design test fixtures, harnesses, and test boxes to meet client specifications.
Develop test fixtures and loads to simulate vehicle components.
Specify and select electrical components to support electrical designs.
Maintain the safety of oneself, other personnel, and the laboratory.
Communicate professionally with customers, management, and coworkers and support a positive work atmosphere.