Staff Wire Harness Engineer
Core
Principal technical authority defining the interconnect architecture, power and data distribution strategy, and lifecycle management for the electrical systems of a humanoid robot.
Role type
Staff Wire Harness Engineer (Robotics)
Builds
Apollo humanoid robot platform
Domain
Robotics / Embodied AI / Electromechanical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
High-speed data and high-power distribution design, dynamic routing for high-cycle applications, E-CAD mastery (Zuken E3, Siemens Capital), EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal derating analysis, IPC-WHMA-620 standards, failure analysis, vendor management, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience with robotics, aerospace gimbals, or automotive doors/hatches
Technologies
Zuken E3.series, Siemens Capital, SolidWorks Electrical
Responsibilities
Define top-level electrical distribution strategy including grounding and shielding; Own technical strategy for harness routing across high-DOF joints and validate cable life models; Establish company-wide E-CAD standards and lead software implementation; Act as technical bridge between EE, MechE, and Manufacturing for trade-off analyses; Drive DfX initiatives to reduce complexity and assembly time; Lead failure analysis for system-level electrical issues; Partner with Sourcing to manage manufacturing partners; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers
Seniority
Staff, principal technical authority with strategic leadership and mentorship
