Engineering Technician - Wire Harness / Automotive Electrical

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Technician – Wire Harness / Automotive Electrical

Job Title: Engineering Technician
Location: Dearborn, MI
Work Schedule: 1st Shift
Work Location: Ford Assembly Plant, Dearborn, MI
Additional Location: SEWS Farmington Hills, MI, as needed
Travel: Required
Overtime: Required as needed, potentially up to 60 hours/week

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician with a strong background in wire harness rework, automotive electrical systems, and DC electrical troubleshooting . The technician will provide hands-on engineering and technical support at the Ford Assembly Plant, supporting production, pre-production, prototype builds, vehicle testing, and electrical troubleshooting activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and perform wire harness rework, repair, troubleshooting, and validation in collaboration with technicians, engineers, customer personnel, third-party teams, and the El Paso, TX rework team.
• Perform automotive DC electrical troubleshooting and repair on vehicles and electrical systems.
• Support vehicle testing and troubleshooting and assist with identifying and resolving electrical and harness-related issues.
• Manage and oversee third-party rework teams , ensuring harness rework and repairs are performed correctly and in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Provide engineering and technical support for major electrical issues and stop-build situations at Mexico manufacturing locations.
• Support pre-production and production build phases , including harness rework and repair activities at customer facilities.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and communicate technical issues, corrective actions, and rework status.
• Document, track, and follow up on harness rework and repair activities.
• Respond to day-to-day customer requests and provide timely technical support.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to resolve electrical and harness-related problems.
• Travel to customer and manufacturing locations as required to support troubleshooting, rework, and prototype/production activities.
• Perform additional technical responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, electrical troubleshooting, automotive electrical systems, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with wire harness troubleshooting, repair, rework, or assembly .
• Experience troubleshooting automotive DC electrical systems .
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanic certification is preferred .
• Strong understanding of automotive electrical systems, wiring, connectors, circuits, and harnesses.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, customers, and third-party personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment .

Additional Requirements

• Position is primarily onsite at the Ford Assembly Plant in Dearborn, MI .
• Must be able to report to SEWS Farmington Hills, MI facilities as needed.
• Must be flexible to work overtime based on production, vehicle troubleshooting, and prototype-build requirements; overtime may reach up to approximately 60 hours per week .
• Business travel is required .
• Due to limited availability of company vehicles, the technician must use a personal vehicle when traveling to customer sites . Mileage and travel time will be reimbursed.
• Must have the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

\nCompany Description

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.

Company Description

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.