Manufacturing Technician, Harnessing

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Harnessing Technician, you will build sensor pods and sub-assemblies for autonomous vehicles. You will work from engineering drawings and instructions to assemble components, focusing on harnessing, and ensure all fasteners are torqued to spec before vehicle installation. This is an entry-level role, with training provided by senior technicians and leads. You will operate in a dynamic production environment where processes and designs evolve, requiring precision and proactive communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, inspect, and troubleshoot electrical wiring harnesses following engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Assemble sensor pods from components, including mounting and aligning sensors, brackets, and enclosures.
• Build and stage sub-assemblies (brackets, mounts, harness segments, hardware kits).
• Torque all fasteners to spec using calibrated torque tools and mark/verify torque.
• Route and secure pod wiring with proper connector seating, strain relief, and cable management.
• Perform quality checks on finished pods and sub-assemblies.
• Follow standard operating procedures and flag gaps, unclear steps, missing parts, or design issues to leads and engineering.
• Log build issues in the issue tracker.
• Document completed builds, serial numbers, and checks.
• Support rework when design updates are rolled out.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some hands-on mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly experience (vocational training, school programs, or personal projects).
• Exposure to wiring, connectors, or low-voltage electrical systems.
• Basic multimeter use.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow work instructions, diagrams, and assembly documentation.
• Experience using torque wrenches/drivers or working to torque specs.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
• Willingness to learn proper torque tool use.
• Strong teamwork skills, communication, and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and take feedback in a fast-changing production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in, under, and around vehicles, including kneeling, crouching, reaching into confined spaces, and roof-level work.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.