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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Electrical Hardware Technician - **Company:** American Battery Solutions - **Location:** Lake Orion, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** CAN Bus, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Hardware Testing - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=da6cbf17745510d6 ## About the Role * Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology, a relevant technical certificate required. * Minimum of three (3) years of experience in electronics, electrical hardware, laboratory testing, or a related technical field required. * Practical experience operating electronic test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads required. * Demonstrated hands-on experience soldering and reworking Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and through-hole work; IPC-A-610 /J-STD-001 familiarity is preferred. * Hands-on experience using Controller Area Network (CAN) tools and interfaces for hardware communication, monitoring, or debugging. * Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings. * Strong troubleshooting skills at the board and component level. * Good understanding of ESD control and electrical/battery safety practices. * Attention to detail with clear, consistent documentation habits. * Ability to work collaboratively with engineers in a fast-paced lab environment., * Must be able to manipulate and operate electronic test equipment, hand tools, soldering equipment, and laboratory fixtures for testing, calibration, modification, and repair. * Must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to perform fine-pitch soldering, PCB rework, component replacement, wiring, and cable harness fabrication. * Must have sufficient visual acuity to read schematics, wiring diagrams, component markings, test procedures, equipment displays, technical documentation, small numbers, letters, symbols, and to inspect PCBAs and components. * Must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods while performing detailed laboratory testing, troubleshooting, soldering, and documentation. * Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods while performing laboratory and bench-level work. * Must be able to respond appropriately to visual and audible indicators, alarms, and changing test conditions. * Work is primarily performed in a laboratory environment and may involve moderate noise from laboratory equipment and test systems. ## Description The Electrical Hardware Technician will support the development and validation of automotive Battery Management Systems (BMS). Working in a laboratory environment, this role will be a key part of the hardware development cycle by building, testing, troubleshooting, and updating printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The technician will operate electronic test and measurement equipment and provide hands-on support to engineers as they design, validate, troubleshoot, and iterate BMS hardware for automotive applications., * Build, rework, and repair PCBAs, including surface-mount and through-hole soldering of components down to fine-pitch parts. * Assemble, wire, and maintain lab test benches and fixtures used for BMS hardware validation. * Support functional testing and characterization of BMS boards and subsystems using electronic test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, function generators, and battery cyclers; capture and document test results. * Use Controller Area Network (CAN) tools and interfaces to communicate with, monitor, and debug BMS hardware during bring-up and testing. * Diagnose hardware faults at the board and component level and support root-cause investigations with hardware engineers. * Update and reconfigure PCBAs to implement engineering change orders (ECOs) and design revisions. * Maintain accurate records of builds, modifications, test procedures, and equipment calibration status. * Maintain an organized, safe, and compliant laboratory environment, following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), electrical safety, and battery-handling practices. * Support engineers with prototype assembly, cable harness fabrication, and general laboratory tasks as needed. * Adhere to federal and state regulations. * Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures. * Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. * Predictable and reliable attendance., * Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results. * Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition. * Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace. * Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before. * Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives. * Promoting Teamwork: Facilitating involvement, participation, and assurance of decisions amongst self and others; creating a sense of belonging. * Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. * Work with batteries, high- and low-voltage circuits, and powered test equipment following established safety procedures. * May need to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. * The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain. * Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.