Sr. Wiring Harness Quality Technician (Contract)

Sr. Wiring Harness Quality Technician (Contract) Harbinger Motors is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Wiring Harness Quality Technician to support the assembly and quality auditing of prototype Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) wire harnesses. This is a contract‑to‑hire position requiring on‑site attendance five days a week at our Garden Grove facility. This role is critical in ensuring our prototype vehicles meet the highest standards of electrical safety and performance. Responsibilities Build, install, and repair complex LV and HV harnesses according to detailed technical drawings and schematics. Perform 100% visual and mechanical inspections on in‑house builds, focusing on routing, labeling, tie‑wrap tension, and overall workmanship. Conduct crimp height analysis, pull‑tests, and terminal seating audits to ensure electrical and mechanical integrity. Use calipers and tape measures to verify harness lengths and breakout points against engineering specifications. Maintain rigorous audit logs and red‑line engineering drawings when discrepancies or design improvements are identified. Solder components onto PCBAs under a microscope and perform wire‑to‑board terminations. Partner with the engineering and production teams to perform root‑cause analysis on defects and suggest process optimizations. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment (5S). Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of experience building complex wire harnesses from scratch. Mastery of industry‑standard crimping, terminating, splicing, and shielding techniques. Proven experience soldering components onto PCBAs under a microscope. Advanced ability to interpret complex wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical assembly drawings. Ability to multi‑task and pivot quickly in a fast‑paced prototype environment. High school diploma or equivalent; technical trade school certification is a plus. Desired Skills & Certifications Current or prior IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 (Certified IPC Specialist) status. Familiarity with J‑STD‑001 for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies. Knowledge of high‑voltage safety protocols and orange‑cable handling/shielding. Experience with 5S, Six Sigma, or similar quality management frameworks. Compensation Pay Range: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Overtime available and expected based on project milestones. Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harbinger Motors Inc.