Job Description
Long-term Contract
Compensation: $58- $63 hourly DOE
On-site – Foster City, CA
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Required
JOB DESCRIPTION – Prototype Wire Harness Technician
QUALA is seeking a Prototype Wire Harness Technician for a long-term contract role working on-site in Foster City, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an organization that is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. They are transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy!
You will be working as part of a Prototyping Team that is responsible for unblocking the intricacies of Autonomous Mobility. Our team is a technical hub to resolve challenging engineering and design problems in a highly cross-functional environment. Within the Prototyping Engineering team, you will be called to develop and design new ideas in a fast-prototyping environment.
About the Role
As a Technician on the Harness Prototyping team, you will support the manufacture of prototype wire harnesses, electrical assemblies, and perform wiring reworks on existing vehicles and test assets. A strong understanding of electrical circuits, networks and the ability to troubleshoot these is a must.
You will work together with many different teams, so a positive attitude, the desire to learn as well as teach and a passion for your work are key. Development can be a rocky path, so being able to accept rapid changes and a sense of humor will serve you well.
Responsibilities
- Manufacture and rework wiring harnesses large and small
- Build complex electrical components with minimal instructions
- Assist in root cause and repair of components returned from the field or testing
- Provide feedback to engineering on new assemblies
- Balance multiple projects and deal with sudden changes in priority
- Regularly organize and maintain your workspace
- Use of appropriate PPE
Qualifications
- 5+ years related experience or an Associates degree and 2 years job experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Detail oriented and a drive to deliver a high-level quality to every project
- Ability to understand technical diagrams, schematics, wirelists and formboards
- Comfortable with specialized hand and power tools
- Experience with diagnostic tools, SMT/PTH soldering, DVOM, power supplies and oscilloscopes
- Strong problem-solving skills
- IPC-620 Certification or wire harness manufacturing experience
Bonus Qualifications
- ASE certifications
- EPA 609 certification
- Basic Solidworks/ CATIA experience
- Automotive high voltage experience/ training
- Fabrication experience
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. We understand that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.