Electrical Technician – Truck Build & Retrofit Project

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (initial location; may change during the assignment)
Project Duration: Approximately 6–8 weeks
Expected Start Date: TBD, anticipated within the next 1–2 weeks
Work Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week; shift and daily schedule TBD
Pay Rate: Up to $30.00/hour
Per Diem: $50/day when travel is required
Openings: 1

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to support a short-term automotive truck build and retrofit project initially based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive electrical systems, preferably with hands-on experience working on heavy trucks or commercial vehicles. This project involves installing supplied wiring harnesses, PODs, and other hardware, as well as modifying compute racks, routing electrical harnesses, and completing electrical hookups.

Technicians with heavy-vehicle experience will support installation and repeat work following initial project training. Candidates with specialist electronics expertise will be required for more complex tasks involving compute rack modifications, harness routing, and electrical connections.

Travel to other project locations may be required throughout the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install supplied electrical wiring harnesses, PODs, and associated hardware on trucks or other automotive platforms.

• Perform electrical installations, connections, and component hookups in accordance with technical instructions.

• Route and secure wiring harnesses according to project specifications and installation requirements.

• Assist with compute rack modifications and related electrical integration tasks.

• Diagnose electrical issues, troubleshoot connections, and support corrective actions.

• Inspect installed components and verify the quality and accuracy of completed work.

• Follow technical documentation, installation procedures, and applicable safety requirements.

• Complete assigned build and retrofit tasks following initial project training.

• Document completed work, report issues, and communicate progress to the project team.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

• Travel to different project locations as required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant technical experience preferred.

• Previous hands-on automotive experience is strongly preferred, particularly working on heavy trucks or commercial vehicles.

• Experience with truck builds, vehicle retrofits, upfitting, or automotive electrical installations is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, wiring harnesses, connectors, and electrical hookups.

• Experience installing supplied components and routing harnesses in vehicles.

• Electronics troubleshooting and diagnostic experience, particularly for complex electrical integration tasks, is an asset.

• Ability to interpret technical instructions, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation.

• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safe work practices.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.

• Flexibility to travel to different project locations as required.

• Relevant electrical, electronics, automotive, or heavy-vehicle certifications are an asset.

Additional Details

• Approximately 40 hours per week.

• Initial project location is Auburn Hills, Michigan; the work location may change during the assignment.

• Project duration is approximately 6–8 weeks.

• Shift schedule, overtime, and weekend requirements are yet to be confirmed.

• Travel requirements and frequency are yet to be determined.

• A per diem of $50 per day is available when travel is required, subject to applicable project arrangements.

• The project is focused on truck builds and retrofits, with an emphasis on automotive electrical installations and specialist electronics work.