What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wire Harness Technician - Automotive position at MARTIN Technologies?
Company Overview
MARTIN Technologies is a global, full-service engineering and manufacturing leader serving the automotive, marine, aerospace, and defense industries. Since 1996, we’ve partnered with world-class OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, startups, and racing teams to deliver ICE-to-EV conversions, prototype harness systems, and other breakthrough mobility solutions.
Job Summary
As a Wire Harness Technician, you will build, install, and troubleshoot low- and high-voltage wiring systems that power tomorrow’s vehicles. You’ll work from detailed schematics and cut sheets, ensure every connection meets stringent quality and safety requirements, and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues quickly. This hands-on position is perfect for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on varied projects and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble & Install Harnesses
- Build wiring looms from scratch or adapt donor components using prints, schematics, and harness boards.
- Route, secure, and integrate harnesses into vehicles, test cells, or standalone rigs.
- Build wiring looms from scratch or adapt donor components using prints, schematics, and harness boards.
- Quality & Safety
- Crimp, solder, torque, and heat-shrink to IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent standards.
- Perform continuity, resistance, and hipot tests; document and remedy any non-conformities.
- Crimp, solder, torque, and heat-shrink to IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent standards.
- Troubleshooting & Innovation
- Diagnose wiring faults with multimeters and CAN tools; propose robust corrective actions.
- Collaborate with engineers and senior techs to improve designs and build methods.
- Diagnose wiring faults with multimeters and CAN tools; propose robust corrective actions.
- Workspace & 5S
- Maintain an organized, safe, and confidential work area; follow all EHS procedures.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and confidential work area; follow all EHS procedures.
- Process Improvement
- Recommend tooling, fixture, and workflow enhancements that boost quality and reduce cycle time.
- Recommend tooling, fixture, and workflow enhancements that boost quality and reduce cycle time.
Qualifications & Skills
Category | Requirements |
Experience | 2 years in wire-harness assembly or closely related automotive electrical work. |
Technical Proficiency | Skilled in soldering, crimping, de-pinning, and multimeter use; able to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and pinouts. |
Attention to Detail | Commitment to 100 % first-time-right builds and thorough documentation. |
Problem-Solving | Comfortable working independently, asking clarifying questions, and thinking creatively under time pressure. |
Team Spirit | Positive, proactive, and eager to share knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. |
Preferred (Not Required)
- IPC/WHMA-A-620, LV/HV safety, or other wiring certifications.
- Exposure to engine-test environments or OEM/Tier-1 manufacturing plants.
Why Join MARTIN?
- Future-Focused Projects – Contribute to electric hypercars, defense prototypes, racing programs, and more.
- Professional Growth – Access advanced training and certification pathways.
- Collaborative Culture – Work where knowledge-sharing and innovation thrive.
- Career Stability – Benefit from a steady pipeline of diverse, high-impact programs.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits – Transparent, performance-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Ready to wire the next generation of mobility? Apply today and accelerate your career with MARTIN Technologies.