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About the Role

• Fabricate prototype low-voltage and high-voltage wire harnesses for development vehicles, test vehicles, benches, and electrical systems
• Build harnesses from electrical schematics, wiring tables, harness drawings, connector definitions, and engineering instructions
• Cut, strip, crimp, splice, solder, seal, label, bundle, and protect wiring in accordance with engineering and workmanship requirements
• Install prototype harnesses and electrical components into development vehicles
• Perform electrical retrofits and wiring modifications on existing vehicles to support design changes, testing, troubleshooting, and vehicle upgrades
• Remove and replace terminals, connectors, wiring, protection materials, and electrical components as required
• Route and secure wiring to meet packaging, durability, serviceability, and safety requirements
• Perform continuity, resistance, isolation, and point-to-point testing to verify completed harnesses and vehicle modifications
• Troubleshoot open circuits, short circuits, terminal issues, incorrect pinouts, communication faults, and other vehicle electrical problems
• Identify issues with drawings, parts, tooling, or installation instructions and provide feedback to engineering
• Support prototype vehicle builds, engineering development activities, validation testing, and root-cause investigations
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle modifications, harness revisions, deviations, and completed work
• Work closely with wiring DREs, electrical engineers, vehicle technicians, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve build and installation issues
• Maintain harness-build tools, electrical test equipment, terminals, connectors, wire, and prototype materials
• Follow established electrical-safety procedures, including high-voltage lockout and verification requirements when applicable 

Required Qualifications & Skill

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or automotive electrical certification preferred
• 3–5 years of experience building automotive wire harnesses or performing vehicle electrical modifications
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, connector views, and vehicle build instructions
• Experience with wire cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, splicing, shielding, braiding, taping, and connector assembly
• Familiarity with automotive terminals, connectors, seals, wire types, protection materials, and routing hardware
• Experience using hand-crimp tools, automated wire-processing equipment, multimeters, continuity testers, and other electrical diagnostic equipment
• Understanding of proper wire routing, circuit protection, grounding, strain relief, abrasion protection, and sealing practices
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to document build issues and communicate required design changes to engineering
• Experience working safely around high-voltage vehicle systems is preferred

Why Workhorse

• Lead the Future of Electric Mobility
  Workhorse is a leading electric vehicle company focused on delivering sustainable, purpose-built solutions that are transforming last-mile delivery and commercial transportation.
• Dog-Friendly Workplace
  We believe great ideas come from people who feel comfortable being themselves—four-legged teammates included at many of our locations.
• Strong, People-First Culture
  We foster a collaborative, respectful, and transparent culture where teams are empowered, accountability is valued, and leaders are trusted to lead.
• Innovation Meets Execution
  Workhorse combines cutting-edge technology with real-world manufacturing and operational excellence—turning innovation into vehicles on the road.
• Growth-Oriented Environment
  Join a company in an exciting phase of growth where your leadership, ideas, and results will directly shape what’s next.

Workhorse Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.