Applications Engineer - Wire Harness & Cable Assembly

LAPP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LAPP Australia is seeking an Applications Engineer to join the Harnessing team in Sydney. You will be the link between customers and sales, engineering, purchasing and production, turning enquiries into accurate quotes and production-ready jobs.

With a technical background in electrical engineering or related fields, you will interpret drawings and BOMs, estimate labour and material needs, and support prototypes while ensuring quality and timely delivery for engineered cable and harness

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical engineering, electronics, mechatronics or related field.
• Strong ability to interpret electrical drawings and BOMs.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understand application requirements with customers and sales to propose practical solutions.
• Review drawings, BOMs and specs, identify gaps or risks before quoting.
• Estimate labour, materials, tooling and lead times and prepare accurate quotations.
• Hand over orders with clear BOMs, routings and work instructions.
• Support prototypes, first-offs and new product introductions.
• Resolve technical and quality issues following IPC/WHMA-A-620.

Education

Electrical engineering

Electronics

Mechatronics

Tools

ERP systems

CAD

CRM systems

Job description

Applications Engineer - Wire Harness & Cable Assembly

LAPP Australia is part of the globally recognised LAPP Group — one of the world's leading providers of integrated cable and connection technology solutions.

Since establishing in Australia in 2018, we have experienced strong growth across key industries including industrial automation, manufacturing, rail, and energy. Our ambition is simple: to be the best employer and partner in the cable industry.

As our Australian business continues to grow, we're looking for people who want to build their knowledge, develop their careers, and play an important role in a growing local business backed by a global organisation.

Our Harnessing business in Minchinbury builds wire harnesses and cable assemblies for local customers, and it's growing.

About the Role

We're looking for a technically minded Applications Engineer to join the Harnessing team.

Reporting to the General Manager, Harnessing, you'll be the link between our customers and our sales, engineering, purchasing and production teams. You'll take customer enquiries for wire harnesses, cable assemblies and connectivity solutions and turn them into accurate quotes and production-ready jobs.

Key Responsibilities

Work with customers and our sales team to understand application requirements and recommend practical solutions

Review drawings, BOMs and specifications, and spot gaps or risks before quoting

Estimate labour, materials, tooling and lead times, and prepare accurate quotations

Hand over accepted orders with clear BOMs, routings and work instructions

Support prototypes, first-off builds and new product introductions

Help resolve technical and quality issues, working to IPC/WHMA-A-620 principles

Improve how we quote, build and standardise over time.

About You

You are a technically minded, customer-focused professional who enjoys solving problems, learning about products, and helping customers find the right solution.

We're also open to candidates with strong technical aptitude who are looking to develop their career in technical sales.

You will bring:

A qualification in electrical engineering, electronics, mechatronics or a related field

The ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and BOMs

A practical understanding of cables, connectors, terminals and wiring systems

Clear communication with customers, sales and production teams

Strong attention to detail

Highly regarded:

Experience in wire harness, cable assembly, panel building, industrial automation or electrical manufacturing

Hands-on knowledge of crimping, soldering, shielding and electrical testing

Quoting or cost estimating experience

Familiarity with ERP, CAD or CRM systems, and with ISO 9001

Why Join LAPP?

Be part of a fast-growing Australian business backed by a global organisation

Work with a broad range of engineered cable, connectivity, and industrial solutions

Build specialised technical knowledge across industries including automation, food and beverage, manufacturing, agriculture, intralogistics, rail, and energy

Join a supportive, collaborative team where you'll work closely with experienced sales and technical professionals

Access ongoing product training and professional development

Develop your career within a structured Australian and global business, with opportunities to grow your responsibilities as your knowledge and experience develop