Automotive Harness Engineer – Electrical

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an Automotive Harness Engineer – Electrical to drive harness design and vehicle electrical development in the UAE. You will translate electrical requirements into practical harness designs, define connections, prepare BOMs and documentation, and support prototype validation and supplier coordination in a hands-on role.

This position requires CAD experience and a strong understanding of automotive electrical systems and standards, with collaboration across multiple

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in automotive wiring harness design and development
• Strong understanding of automotive electrical systems and schematics
• Good written and spoken English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive electrical wiring harnesses according to program and vehicle requirements
• Define electrical connections and interface points within the vehicle using wiring diagrams and data
• Develop and maintain harness drawings and related engineering documentation
• Perform electrical calculations including wire sizing and circuit protection
• Support selection of wires, connectors, terminals, fuses and related components
• Prepare and maintain BOMs, specifications and engineering change documentation
• Ensure harness designs comply with automotive standards and customer requirements
• Review and validate prototype harnesses against designs and documentation
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of harness-related issues
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams on technical requirements and implementation
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of harness designs

Skills

Automotive wiring harness design

Electrical systems understanding

English communication skills

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Automotive Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD tools for electrical design

Job description

Job description

Black Pearl Consult is hiring an experienced Automotive Harness Engineer – Electrical to support automotive engineering and vehicle electrical development activities in the UAE.

This opportunity is suited to an engineer with hands‑on experience in automotive wiring harness design, vehicle electrical systems, electrical schematics, harness drawings, electrical connections, wire sizing, fuse selection, BOMs and technical documentation.

The successful candidate will work across the harness design and development lifecycle, from electrical definition and design through prototype validation, technical documentation, troubleshooting and coordination with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams.

About the Role

As an Automotive Harness Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing reliable electrical wiring harnesses for automotive systems.

You will translate vehicle electrical requirements and technical information into practical harness designs, define electrical connections and interfaces, select appropriate wires and circuit protection, prepare engineering documentation, and support prototype validation and implementation.

This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who understands how automotive electrical systems, wiring harnesses and vehicle components work together.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive electrical wiring harnesses according to program and vehicle requirements.
• Define electrical connections and appropriate interface points within the vehicle using wiring diagrams, schematics and technical data.
• Develop and maintain harness drawings and related engineering documentation.
• Perform electrical calculations, including current requirements, wire gauge selection and circuit protection.
• Support selection of appropriate wires, connectors, terminals, fuses and related electrical components.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs, specifications, drawings and engineering change documentation.
• Ensure harness designs comply with applicable automotive standards and customer‑specific requirements.
• Review and validate prototype harnesses against engineering designs and documentation.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of harness‑related design or implementation issues.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams regarding technical requirements and design implementation.
• Participate in engineering and design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of harness designs.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience in automotive wiring harness design and development.
• Strong understanding of automotive electrical systems, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Ability to perform current calculations, wire sizing and fuse/circuit protection selection.
• Experience preparing harness drawings, BOMs, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Experience with CAD tools used for electrical or wiring harness design.
• Familiarity with automotive electrical standards and customer‑specific engineering requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, structured working style and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.