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Hardware Harness Technician

Actalent
Pittsburgh, PA Other
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026

Job Title: Hardware Harness Technician


Job Description

Join our dynamic Manufacturing Team as a Hardware Technician, where you will be instrumental in building self-driving vehicles. This role encompasses vehicle build, sub-assembly, integrated modules, and harness assembly, all while adhering to manufacturing documentation standards and safety protocols. You will work within a Manufacturing Quality Management System (QMS) and meet internal deadlines with limited oversight, while continuously seeking educational and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in vehicle build, sub-assembly, integrated modules, and harness assembly.
  • Follow and implement manufacturing documentation standards.
  • Adhere to safety standards and meet internal deadlines.
  • Work within Aurora’s Manufacturing Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Operate independently and with minimal oversight.
  • Pursue continuing education and development opportunities.

Essential Skills

  • 0-2 years of experience for entry-level technicians.
  • 2 to 7 years of direct experience in automotive, trucking, development, or production spaces.
  • Technical trade school or educational equivalent.
  • Knowledge of ISO-9001 or standardized process environments.
  • Experience with Jira, ERP, PLM, CAD, and various other software tools.
  • Excellent communication skills and documentation practices.
  • Deep knowledge of automotive and trucking systems, tooling, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Strong electrical skills with the ability to read wiring schematics and layouts, and assemble wiring harnesses.
  • Basic proficiency with Windows and Mac operating systems.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • IPC training and certification, or equivalent experience.
  • IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/7721 certifications.
  • GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing certification).
  • Production workshop experience.
  • Automotive and trucking mechanical experience and/or qualifications.
  • 6 years of harness fabrication experience.
  • IPC 620 Certified, either current or expired.
  • Automotive, truck, or industrial/commercial electronics experience.

Work Environment

This position requires 100% on-site presence. You will work in a production environment with lunch provided.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $25 - $35

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