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About This Role The Electrical Eng. Technician supports product verification activities through functional, electrical, and continuity testing of cable harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies. This role ensures hardware meets engineering requirements, quality standards, and end-user reliability expectations while enabling efficient production flow.
Responsibilities: Perform functional, electrical, and continuity testing on cable harnesses, electronic subassemblies, and electro-mechanical hardware.
Use test equipment such as multimeters, hipot testers, continuity testers, DIT-MCO, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and automated test systems to verify performance against specifications.
Interpret and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions to execute test procedures accurately.
Validate workmanship of cable harnesses, connectors, terminations, routing, strain relief, and labeling per industry standards
Execute step-by-step test protocols, record results, and verify compliance with documented requirements.
Identify, document, and escalate non-conformances, supporting troubleshooting and root-cause activities with engineering and quality teams.
Support test fixture setup, calibration checks, and basic equipment maintenance.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to improve material flow and resolve test-related issues.
Ensure test activities align with safety, ESD, handling, and quality standards.
Maintain accurate records, including test data, logs, and configuration tracking.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including enhancing test methods, workflow efficiency, and repeatability.
Qualifications Required- High school diploma or GED.
- 2-5 years of related experience.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, cable harness drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Foundational understanding of basic electricity (voltage, current, resistance) and practical aptitude using measurement equipment.
- Experience performing continuity, resistance, and functional electrical tests.
- Familiarity with hand tools and test tools commonly used for cable harness inspection and verification.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to follow instructions precisely, and maintain accuracy in repetitive tasks.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or similar) for recording test results and accessing work instructions.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical faults (opens, shorts, mis-wires, intermittent conditions).
- Ability to work safely with energized assemblies and follow ESD guidelines.
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred- Experience testing cable harnesses, electronic assemblies, or electro-mechanical systems in aerospace, defense, or similar high-reliability industries.
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-610, or J-STD-001 requirements for cable and electronic assembly workmanship.
- Knowledge of automated test systems, test scripts, or test software interfaces.
- Experience with hi-pot testing, insulation resistance testing, or environmental/functional acceptance testing.
- Background in assembling or inspecting electro-mechanical hardware.
- Experience supporting engineers with test method development or test fixture improvements.
How We CareAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave
Are you a Military Veteran? Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
