Design Engineer – Electrical Wiring Harness

expleo-jobs-in-en; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning

Global organisation

Job summary

Expleo is seeking an Electrical Wiring Harness Engineer to design and develop wiring harness systems for vehicles and industrial equipment. You will create 2D/3D harness routing using CAD tools and work with cross-functional teams to integrate designs into the product architecture.

The role requires BE in Electrical Engineering, knowledge of automotive electrical systems, and experience with PLM and change management.

Qualifications

• BE in Electrical Engineering with knowledge of automobile parts
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with PLM systems and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical wiring harness systems for vehicles or industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Create 2D and 3D harness routing using CAD tools (e.g., CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or Zuken E3).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to integrate harness designs into overall product architecture.
• Generate and maintain detailed documentation including wiring diagrams, connector tables, and BOMs.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, and validation activities to ensure product reliability and manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting of harness systems.
• Interface with suppliers for component selection, cost optimization, and manufacturability feedback.

Skills

Electrical systems

Schematic interpretation

Teamwork

Communication

Deadline-driven

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

Education

BE in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA Electrical

Capital Harness

Zuken E3

Job description

Overview

Expleo is the home of bold and reliable minds. With more than 50 years of experience in developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems, Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000highly skilledexperts delivering value in 30 countries.

Our efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace in India have earned us some key recognitions:

• 'Great Place to Work' certification for building a supportive, engaging environment.
• 'Progressive Place to Work,' by ET Now, for our dedication to innovation and inclusive workplace policies.
• 'Best Organizations for Women,' by ET Now, for empowering women by providing equal opportunities, supporting professional development and promoting inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical wiring harness systems for vehicles or industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Create 2D and 3D harness routing using CAD tools (e.g., CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or Zuken E3).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to integrate harness designs into overall product architecture.
• Generate and maintain detailed documentation including wiring diagrams, connector tables, and BOMs.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, and validation activities to ensure product reliability and manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting of harness systems.
• Interface with suppliers for component selection, cost optimization, and manufacturability feedback.

Qualifications

BE in Electrical Engineering with knowledge of automobile parts (Electrical system)

Essential skills

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, wiring harness architecture, and component selection.
• Proficiency in CAD tools for harness design (e.g., CATIA Electrical, Capital Harness, Zuken E3).
• Familiarity with automotive or industrial standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with PLM systems and change management processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with deadlines & without supervision
• Analytical skills and logical thinking
• Adaptability and learning skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills

Desired skills

• 1-3 years of experience in Electrical Wiring Harness, Design, Harness routing, Modification, Drawing, BOM, Design Release in Enovia
• Softwared skills: Catia
• 6 months experience candidates also ok with some basic experience, with special education like in Skill Lync, Catia, Electrical vehicle, intership etc
• Must be BE/BTech Electrical or Mechanical with good academic record
• Good communication and explanation skill

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in Electrical Wiring Harness, Design, Harness routing, Modification, Drawing, BOM, Design Release in Enovia
• Softwared skills: Catia
• 6 months experience candidates also ok with some basic experience, with special education like in Skill Lync, Catia, Electrical vehicle, intership etc
• Must be BE/BTech Electrical or Mechanical with good academic record
• Good communication and explanation skill

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers, developing solutions that create a sustainable today and tomorrow.
• Continuous learning - Our Learning & Leadership Development team has established a world-class learning ecosystem that enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Global organisation - We provide solutions to leading brands from various sectors, giving you the opportunity to work with top-tier companies providing impactful solutions to our customers’ customers.