Wire Harness Design Engineer
Core
Technical bridge between customers and engineering/sales to transform needs into manufacturable wire harness solutions for automotive and commercial vehicle industries.
Role type
Wire Harness Design Engineer
Builds
Wire harness assemblies for automotive and commercial vehicle customers
Domain
Automotive / Commercial Vehicle / Electrical Systems
Required skills
Wire harness design, electrical systems knowledge, requirements analysis, design validation, troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, documentation, cost estimation, risk identification, material selection, CAD interpretation, industry standards compliance (SAE, ISO, OEM)
Preferred skills
DFMEA/PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, harness manufacturing processes, vehicle wiring diagrams, 3D routing, electrical schematics, circuit logic, connectors, terminals, protective coverings, routing principles, Microsoft Office, engineering tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, Zuken E3, Capital Harness)
Responsibilities
Serve as primary technical contact for customers, lead customer discovery and requirements clarification, support sales in pre-award activities, translate requirements into engineering documentation and drawings, collaborate with design/manufacturing/quality teams, support product development cycles, identify design risks and propose mitigations, troubleshoot harness design and assembly issues, prepare technical presentations and maintain project documentation, recommend design standardization and cost reduction opportunities.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC