The posting
About Loombotic
Loombotic is bringing wire-harness manufacturing back to America, and automating a job still done almost entirely by hand. Harnesses are the nervous system of every robot, vehicle, and machine, and they stay slow and expensive for one reason: nobody automated them, so the work shipped overseas. We build our own instant-quoting software and our own machines to make harnesses here, and ship a custom one in about a week instead of 6 to 12. Teams building robotics, aerospace, and advanced thermal and data-center hardware rely on us to get custom cables in days, not months.
The role
You'll build, finish, inspect, test, and improve wire harnesses and cable assemblies for customer jobs. A big part of the role is working with harnesses produced by our automated line - taking partially built harnesses, completing the manual steps, inspecting and electrically testing them, flagging defects, and helping engineering improve the automated build. This is real factory work: wires, connectors, terminals, hand tools, test equipment, drawings, and schedules. You don't need startup experience - you do need to care about precision, quality, speed, and doing the work the right way. Technicians here aren't button-pushers; the production team helps define how the factory works.
What you'll do
- Complete manual assembly on partially built harnesses coming off our automated line, and build harnesses and cable assemblies from scratch
- Inspect automated-line output for crimp quality, routing, labeling, connector assembly, pin placement, and strain relief
- Cut, strip, crimp, terminate, route, label, and assemble wires; work with connectors, terminals, housings, seals, heat shrink, and cable management
- Read and follow drawings, BOMs, pinout tables, schematics, and work instructions
- Run continuity and other electrical verification on completed harnesses
- Inspect crimps, terminations, connector assemblies, labels, routing, and finished harnesses
- Troubleshoot basic build issues and escalate blockers to engineering or production leadership
- Flag defects, recurring issues, or unclear process steps clearly
- Support first-article builds and production runs; help improve the handoff between automated production, finishing, inspection, test, and shipment
- Record job progress, test results, and build info accurately in our software systems
You are
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, reliable, and precise under pressure
- Serious about quality: every crimp, every label, every pin, every shipment
- Someone who takes ownership and asks questions instead of guessing
- A team player who makes the shift better for everyone around them
- Low-ego and happy to do the unglamorous work that needs doing
- Always looking for ways to make the process better
Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with hands-on assembly, manufacturing, wiring, or related technical work
- Able to follow detailed work instructions
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Comfortable working full-time on-site in Austin, TX
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (we're unable to sponsor visas for this role)
Nice to have
- Wire harness, cable, or electrical assembly experience
- Crimping, soldering, routing, strain relief, labeling, and continuity testing
- Reading schematics, pinouts, drawings, BOMs, or work instructions
- Familiarity with connector families such as Molex (Mini-Fit Jr, Micro-Fit), TE, Deutsch, Amphenol, JST, Hirose, D-Sub, circular, and sealed automotive
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 familiarity or certification
- Control-panel, automotive, aerospace/defense, robotics, or industrial-equipment wiring; electronics or contract manufacturing
- First-article builds, rework, inspection, or production troubleshooting
- Digital production, inventory, ERP, or quality systems
- Skilled-trades or hands-on production background
What we care about
We care more about work quality than fancy resumes. A great technician notices when something doesn't look right - the bad crimp, the wrong label, the swapped pin, the unclear work instruction, the missing component, the process that's slowing everyone down. We want people who take pride in clean, repeatable work and want to help build a factory that gets better every week.
Compensation & benefits
- $24-$34/hour DOE, overtime eligible
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Company-provided tools, PPE, and safety equipment
- Training and certification support, including potential IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
- Clear growth path: Senior Wire Harness Technician → Production Lead, Quality, Process Engineering, or Operations
- Clean, modern facility and hands-on work with automated harness production
- Access to our engineering lab and tools for approved personal projects - we like people who build things
Apply with your resume and short answers to:
- What hands-on assembly, wiring, or manufacturing work have you done?
- Have you built wire harnesses or cable assemblies, or used crimping, soldering, or continuity testing? Give a quick example.
- Tell us about a time you caught something that wasn't right before it became a problem.
Loombotic is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities; if you need one during the hiring process, just ask.
