Wiring Technician - $1K Signing Bonus

Amentum•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Wiring Technician (also described in the posting as a Bread Board Technician) to work at an automotive test facility in Dearborn, Michigan. The company supplies automotive test facilities and services to vehicle manufacturers, other original equipment manufacturers, and international motorsports clients. The role is suited to someone with hands-on automotive knowledge or experience and an interest in learning automotive testing. The position involves assembling, fabricating, troubleshooting, and verifying electrical instrumentation and test systems, as well as supporting customers and maintaining safety in the lab. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on a day shift. The employee must be able to support a flexible testing schedule that may extend to other shifts and weekends. Work takes place inside a test facility and includes manual labor, lifting parts and equipment up to 50 pounds, and working around energized samples and rotating parts. Some work areas have high noise levels and require hearing protection. Required personal protective equipment includes slip-resistant hardened-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection in designated areas. The posting lists a $1,000 signing bonus in the job title and describes full benefits and career-development opportunities. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, PHMV exam, and background check. Dependable personal transportation to the work site is required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Hands-on automotive knowledge and proficiency.
Strong knowledge of automotive parts, subsystems, and how systems work and interact.
Electrical background and strong understanding of automotive electrical systems and schematics.
Excellent soldering skills.
Knowledge of vehicle CAN bus and other communication tools.
Strong instrumentation background, including building custom cables and connectors.
Good fabrication and machining abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong safety mindset.
Self-starter with a proactive, energetic, problem-solving approach; a team player with attention to detail, organization, good housekeeping, and adaptability.
Ability to lift parts, cables, and lightweight instrumentation weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around energized samples and rotating parts, and to wear required safety equipment.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and flex to other shifts and weekends as testing requires.
Regular attendance and punctuality; dependable personal transportation to the work site.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, PHMV exam, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
Two or more years of relevant electrical work experience.
Microsoft Office, CAD, VIZO, MATLAB, and SolidWorks experience.
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 devices 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, personnel, and the laboratory.
Demonstrate professional conduct and clear, accurate communication with customers, management, and coworkers.