Wire Harness Specialist

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Description

Role Summary:

Responsible of E-Basket commissioning and check before build of pre-series vehicle, analyze errors and introduce countermeasures to ensure buildability of the vehicles. Order parts from Logistic for E-Basket check, compare delivered parts with allowance matrix (VBV/DF) Update wrong SW if abele or escalate wrong delivered parts with Logistic, Quality or Development Document any E-Basket related buildability topics. Support Production in any EE related topic. After vehicle assembly complete support getting spare parts ordered in case any ECU brakes during Assembly Provide deviation papers when required. Work together with Development, Logistic, Production and Quality Assurance to ensure EE buildability. Support of the CFT E/E and other CFTs on demand.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform E-Basket test (wire harness connected to control units and required equipment)
• Ensure equipment is always up to date and calibrated. Generate E-Basket parts list out of BOM and ECU-Version lists (VBV and Data Freeze)
• Order Parts from Logistic
• Validate ECU data with requirements for the project, update software as required
• After test is complete commission wire harness and ECUs to vehicle assigned E-Basket
• Inform logistic that E-Basket is ready for Assembly
• Ensure timely commissioning of the vehicles and analysis in accordance to pre-series build schedule. Ensure high quality in each build stage and delivery of vehicle on time.
• Document the rework time in pre-series and make proposal how to reduce the time.
• Work in cross functional team workgroups for problem solving activities.
• Analyze measurement reports, drawings, technical descriptions and 3D models for any buildability issue.
• Document problems in KMP, Streifenliste or in similar tools. Distribute the report in relation to the project status.
• Perform part sample production trials to detect process defects or errors and to confirm product changes and quality improvements.
• Support vehicle commissioning if required
• Initiate product and process changes when required
  
  

Required

• Bachelors in Electric/Electronic or proof of similar qualification
• Experience with vehicle electronic networks/systems (i.e. CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
• Experience with vehicle functions and share network communication
• English language – written and verbal
  
  

Preferred

• Good knowledge in German or Spanish
• 3 years job related experience with automotive background
• Good understanding of change management and its implications
• Decision making and problem solving skills
  
  

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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