Internal Harness & Interconnect Engineer
Core
Design, package, and document complex wiring harnesses and interconnect assemblies for high-reliability systems in harsh environments like aerospace, marine, and industrial automation.
Role type
Senior IC Internal Harness & Interconnect Engineer
Builds
High-reliability wiring harnesses and interconnect assemblies for ocean energy nodes and other harsh-environment systems
Domain
Marine renewable energy / Electrical engineering / Interconnect systems
Required skills
Harness design (Zuken E3.series, RapidHarness), connector selection (Phoenix, Amphenol, Deutsch, Molex), wire termination, crimping, soldering, potting, strain relief, signal integrity analysis, noise/grounding troubleshooting, BOM management, vendor qualification, IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards knowledge
Preferred skills
High-speed data transmission, fiber-optic terminations, high-voltage DC distribution, automated wire-processing equipment, sealed enclosure design, shock/vibration/thermal cycling mitigation
Technologies
Zuken E3.series, RapidHarness, DMMs, oscilloscopes, TDRs, insulation testers, meggers, Cirris, CableEye
Responsibilities
Lead full interconnection lifecycle including connector selection, harness routing, wire termination, backshell integration, and mechanical retention; Develop and standardize assembly processes for crimping, soldering, and testing; Apply Design for Excellence principles to optimize routing and reduce assembly time; Manage interconnect BOM and vendor pipeline including procurement and obsolescence mitigation; Lead quality verification and shop-floor troubleshooting for electrical interconnect issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC