Robotics Cable Harness Engineer - Interconnect Lead

Insight Global (United States); Redmond; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Robotics Cable Engineer to join the Robotics organization. This hybrid role focuses on interconnects, cable harness design, and supplier coordination to reduce downtime in humanoid robot systems.

You will own drawing releases, coordinate with suppliers, manage BOMs, and work in a lab environment with shifting priorities. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in cable/interconnect engineering and hands-on testing experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in cable harness/interconnect or hardware NPI in robotics or related fields.
• Experience with crimp and solder contacts; wire gauge, shielding and bundling.
• Ability to read, create and red-line cable drawings in SolidWorks/Siemens NX/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proven supplier management: quotes, first articles, DFMx feedback, on-time delivery.
• Proficient in Jira and Google Sheets to track parts, revisions and orders.
• Comfort working onsite in a lab/build environment with shifting priorities.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (current ideal).
• Hands-on with Cirris testers and Schleuniger machines.
• Experience with SolidWorks and Siemens NX/Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of cable reliability testing and failure analysis.
• Familiar with EtherCAT, CAN/CAN-FD, GMSL, 24–48V power in robotics.
• Experience with overmolding, strain relief, and in-actuator cable routing.
• Experience with procurement/BOM management and inventory control.
• Comfort using AI agents/automation to reduce repetitive tracking.

Responsibilities

• Serve as interconnect DRI for six months, covering engineering and operational duties.
• Own cable selection, DFMs with suppliers, testing and release processes.
• Be the single point of contact for designers, vendors, build floor, and field teams on cable matters.
• Manage drawings releases, Jira tracking, purchase orders, and BOM synchronization.

Skills

4+ years cable harness/in­terconnect

Crimp & solder contacts

Cable drawings & schematics (CAD)

Supplier management (quotes, first-ART

Jira & Google Sheets tracking

On-site lab/adaptability

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Cirris testers programming

SolidWorks/Siemens NX/Teamcenter

Cable reliability testing (flex, tors-

EtherCAT, CAN/CAN-FD, GMSL, 24-48V

Overmolding & strain relief

BOM/inventory management

AI/automation for tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

AutoCAD Electrical

Teamcenter

Jira

Google Sheets

Cirris testers

Schleuniger cut & strip machines

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Robotics Cable Engineer to join the Robotics organization. This hybrid role focuses on interconnects, cable harness design, and supplier coordination to reduce downtime in humanoid robot systems.

You will own drawing releases, coordinate with suppliers, manage BOMs, and work in a lab environment with shifting priorities. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in cable/interconnect engineering and hands-on testing experience.