Design Engineer – Wiring Harnesses

Amesystems; Ararat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AME Systems in Ararat, head office and manufacturing, is seeking a Design Engineer – Wiring Harnesses to join our engineering team. You will design and document robust wiring harness solutions across customer platforms, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with regulatory and internal quality requirements.

Graduates may be considered; experienced engineers will own designs from concept through release, collaborating with production, quality, test and supply chain while applying 8D/5 Whys

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• High attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Experienced with wiring harness design and development.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed wiring harness designs and schematics; define components to meet customer requirements.
• Use Siemens Capital to author harness designs and generate manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret customer specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Collaborate with production, quality, test, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement and issue resolution activities.
• Contribute to digitisation projects for digital twins and digital threads.
• Maintain engineering documentation per AME Systems quality system.
• Comply with workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens Capital

eCAD harness tools

Java programming

Job description

Location: Ararat (Head Office & Manufacturing)
Employment Type: Full-time

About AME Systems

AME Systems is an Australian owned leader in the design and manufacture of quality electrical wiring harnesses and assemblies, providing full service from design to delivery and aftermarket support. We operate across industries including heavy vehicles, defence, rail, aerospace, agriculture, buses/coaches, medical and special purpose vehicles.

AME Systems applies rigorous industry standards across its operations, including AS9100 and ISO 9001, and operates from modern facilities in Ararat (Head Office and Manufacturing), Melbourne, and Malaysia.

The Opportunity

AME Systems is seeking a Design Engineer – Wiring Harnesses to join our engineering team.
The successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of robust, manufacturable wiring harness solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.

Graduates may be considered for this position subject to qualifications and experience.

Role Purpose

The Design Engineer is responsible for the development, documentation, and support of wiring harness designs across diverse customer platforms.
Graduate engineers will be supported by senior engineers, while experienced engineers will take greater ownership of designs from concept through release.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Create detailed wiring harness designs, and schematics; define wiring harness components to meet customer requirements
• Use Siemens Capital to author harness designs and generate manufacturing documentation
• Interpret customer specifications and applicable industry standards
• Collaborate with production, quality, test, and supply chain teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet all customer requirements
• Support continuous improvement and issue resolution activities
• Contribute to digitisation projects to implement digital twins and digital threads across our customer base
• Maintain engineering documentation in accordance with AME Systems’ quality system
• Comply with all workplace health and safety requirements

Additional Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of harness designs from concept through release
• Define connectors, terminals, seals, splices, protective coverings, and other components
• Develop Java-based automation or rules to improve design quality and efficiency
• Lead DFM/DFT activities and support in-process and end-of-line testing strategies
• Manage design baselines, options/variants, and engineering change activities
• Engage directly with customers and external stakeholders
• Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA)

Selection Criteria

• Degree qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• High attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment

Experienced-Level Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in wiring harness design and development
• Proficiency with eCAD harness tools, preferably Siemens Capital
• Strong understanding of harness components, manufacturability, EMC basics, and environmental considerations
• Java programming skills for automation, reporting, or design rule enhancement

The successful applicant will be appointed at an Experienced Design Engineer or Graduate level, with remuneration and responsibilities commensurate with qualifications, skills, and demonstrated capability.

Why Join AME Systems

• Work on complex harness systems across multiple regulated industries
• Exposure to modern digital harness engineering tools and processes
• Supportive engineering environment with strong manufacturing integration
• Privately owned business with long-term focus on quality, reliability, and people

More than 40 years’ experience supplying custom wiring harness solutions to Australia’s heavy vehicle industry.

AME Systems produce world’s best practice designs in electrical wiring harnesses and assemblies for a range of heavy vehicles and machinery.