Engineering Technician

Description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Production Technician II to support the assembly of custom wiring harnesses and electromechanical products for aerospace and defense applications. This position is primarily focused on low-volume, high-quality wiring harness assembly and requires candidates who can contribute quickly with minimal training.

The ideal candidate will have experience reading schematics, installing connectors, performing wire terminations, and building harnesses to strict quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Top Must-Have Skills Wiring harness assembly experience Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams Connector installation and wire termination Experience using calibrated crimping tools Strong attention to detail and workmanship standards Ability to work independently with minimal training Preferred Qualifications IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification IPC-A-610 certification Aerospace, defense, military, or FAA-regulated manufacturing experience Experience building to military specifications Heat shrink, strain relief, and environmental/weatherproofing experience Experience troubleshooting assembly issues alongside engineers

Responsibilities

Build and assemble wiring harnesses according to engineering drawings and work instructions Perform wire routing, crimping, connector installation, and termination activities Verify workmanship and quality requirements throughout the assembly process Utilize calibrated tools and equipment to ensure production standards are met Support troubleshooting efforts and resolve assembly-related issues with engineering teams Maintain a safe and organized work environment Adhere to aerospace, defense, and customer-specific quality requirements Ideal Backgrounds Wiring Harness Technician Cable Assembly Technician Aerospace Assembly Technician Avionics Technician Electronics Technician Electrical Assembly Technician Manufacturing Technician (electrical/electronics focus) Aircraft Electrical Technician Engineering Technician with hands-on harness assembly experience Nice-to-Have Experience Aircraft assembly or maintenance Military electronics experience Automotive electrical systems Test Technician experience Slot machine manufacturing or repair Mechanical assembly and repair work Personal hobbies involving electronics, automotive restoration, fabrication, or equipment repair Disqualifiers Primarily residential cable installation experience (Dish, DirecTV, home networking, etc.) Limited or no wiring harness assembly experience Candidates requiring extensive technical training before becoming productive Inability to pass a THC drug screen Growth Opportunities

Strong performers may convert to full-time employment and have opportunities to advance through Technician I-V levels. Additional career progression opportunities may include:

Test Technician Engineering Technician Advanced Production Technician roles Hybrid production/engineering support positions Interview Focus Areas

Candidates should be prepared to discuss:

Wiring harness projects they have completed Reading schematics and engineering drawings Crimping methods and tooling used Connector installation and wire termination techniques Military, aerospace, aviation, or regulated manufacturing standards Troubleshooting assembly challenges Mechanical and hands-on technical experience Candidate Profile Summary

Seeking a hands-on wiring harness technician with experience in aerospace, defense, military, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. Candidates should be capable of quickly integrating into production with minimal ramp-up time while maintaining exceptional quality and workmanship standards.

Skills

wire harness assembly, crimping, blueprint reading, schematic reading, ipc 610, aerospace assembly, military specifications

Top Skills Details

wire harness assembly,crimping,blueprint reading,schematic reading

Additional Skills & Qualifications

IPC Certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620 IPC-A-610 Any cable and wire harness certification

Aerospace / Defense / Military Manufacturing

Building to military specifications DoD, aerospace, FAA, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Environmental Protection Techniques

Heat shrink application Weatherproofing Strain relief methods

Troubleshooting Working with engineers to resolve build issues Identifying wiring discrepancies and assembly problems

Ideal Backgrounds Wire Harness Technician Cable Assembly Technician Avionics Technician Aerospace Assembly Technician Electronics Technician Aircraft Electrical Technician Production Technician (electronics/wiring-focused) Manufacturing Technician (electrical assembly) Engineering Technician with harness experience

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks, NV. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks, NV. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sparks,NV.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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