Automation Equipment Wiring & Test Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Equipment Wiring & Test Electrician

Where: Auburn Hills, MI | Role Type: Direct-hire | Organization: Leading tier-one automotive supplier

About the opportunity

Partner with a high-performing team to build, wire, test, and troubleshoot automated tooling, machines, and related prototypes that power advanced assembly operations.

Your impact

• Read, interpret, and apply technical process specifications, procedures, and standards.
• Fabricate developmental and prototype electronic hardware and critical assemblies.
• Execute machine/tooling build, field wiring, and debug activities to specification.
• Assemble and evaluate PCBs, assemblies, devices, and full systems against drawings and component specifications.
• Troubleshoot at the component level; perform checks and modifications to restore function.
• Capture and maintain test data; create sketches, schematics, and graphical results.
• Ensure safe operations and a clean, orderly work area by following safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to elevate productivity and process efficiency.
• Develop detailed written inputs for design reviews, proposals, specifications, work standards, and business processes.
• Complete required forms, build documents, and reports on time per the quality management system.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with customers and vendors.
• Provide regular project updates to the Shop Manager.
• Support inventory control by maintaining target levels of components, supplies, and materials.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology (or related) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years with electrical/electronic systems and circuits, testing/troubleshooting, soldering, wiring, prototype builds, and data logging; automotive background preferred.
• Preferred: IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 certifications.

Technical toolkit

• Knowledge of electronic assembly standards, including ESD best practices.
• Aptitude for learning advanced SMT assembly equipment.
• Ability to interpret complex schematics and assembly drawings and run detailed test procedures.
• Strong foundation in digital, analog, power, RF, and FPGA electronics.
• Proficiency troubleshooting to the component level.
• Experience with DMMs, oscilloscopes, thermocouples, strain gauges, signal generators/analyzers, programmable power supplies, etc.
• Comfort with common hand and power tools.

Professional skills

• Meticulous attention to technical detail; solid problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for team and customer interactions.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Consistent PPE use and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Organized work habits and clean work area maintenance.

Compensation & benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Competitive Benefits

Why join

As a direct-hire contributor within a respected tier-one environment, you’ll work on meaningful automation and tooling that shapes modern manufacturing—while growing your skills across prototyping, testing, and continuous improvement.