Harness Integration Technician

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Build production-quality wire harnesses in a fast prototype and low-volume environment while ensuring compliance with IPC/WHMA standards.

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Wire Harness Technician In summary, you will build production-quality wire harnesses from drawings/BOMs/work orders in a fast prototype and low-volume environment, meeting IPC/WHMA standards and delivery dates.

Responsibilities:

  • Build build-to-print harnesses: cut, strip, crimp, solder, braid/sleeve, heat-shrink, basic potting, final terminations.
  • Read and follow drawings, schematics, BOMs, work orders, and ECOs; record traceability in ERP/routers.
  • Crimp and verify terminals/contacts (TE/AMP, Molex, JST, Amphenol/LEMO, etc.) with specified tooling; document pull tests when required.
  • Print/apply labels and heat-shrink markers per print.
  • Perform electrical tests: continuity, insulation/hipot, and basic troubleshooting with DMM/cable testers/fixtures.
  • Execute rework to spec (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620) and support NCMR/MRB containment.
  • Maintain 5S/ESD and safety; suggest process and DFM improvements.

Requirements: 

  • 2–5+ years building wire harnesses/cable assemblies in manufacturing or prototyping.
  • Ability to read prints/schematics and follow work instructions with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency in crimping and soldering (selective tinning, shields/drain wires, coax/twisted pair).
  • Hands-on with tooling: strippers, gauges, pull testers, manual/pneumatic crimpers (Daniels or similar), soldering stations, heat guns.
  • Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Class 2/3) and familiarity with J-STD-001.
  • Strong quality and schedule focus: high first-pass yield and low rework.

Bonus Qualifications: 

  • Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 certifications.
  • Experience with cable testers (e.g., Cirris) and basic fixture integration.
  • Exposure to ECOs/NPI, fast-paced startup environments, and creating/maintaining SOPs.
  • Basic comfort with CAD viewers for drawing review and with ERP for traceability.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $30-45 an hour.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended

Salary
$30 – $45 per hour
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