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**JOB SUMMARY:**
Responsible for executing robust electrical routed system harness designs, complex component placement, vehicle level planning, design, validation, manufacturing, and field support of worldwide off-road electrical systems to support design implementation into production. The primary focus will be on Polaris Off-Road vehicles, with involvement in other Polaris products as needed.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
- Collaborate closely with electrical design architects and systems engineers to understand and execute the physical strategy for vehicle electrical systems within CAD.
- Own and direct activities related to the electrical system in CAD, including component placement, harness routing, and interface development with other systems.
- Participate in collaborative design reviews to ensure comprehensive input from all relevant groups.
- Assist in designing brackets, features, interfaces, and mechanical components for optimal component placement and harness routing.
- Manage all bolted joints and mechanical attributes related to the electrical system.
- Ensure timely design releases and manage release activities, prioritizing tasks effectively amidst competing priorities.
- Develop and manage electrical system variant strategies supporting different feature levels and vehicle platforms.
- Engage with manufacturing teams to ensure electrical system manufacturability.
- Support validation and field teams to resolve issues and work towards solutions.
- Coordinate with project teams to manage timelines and Bill-Of-Materials for vehicle electrical systems.
- Collaborate with electrical suppliers to develop new designs, processes, and support Design-For-Manufacturing activities.
- Assist in developing and implementing electrical design requirements management.
- Provide mechanical design support for electrical component development.
- Create and maintain design specifications.
- Perform miscellaneous electrical design tasks as required.
**SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:**
- B.S. or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, or Mechatronic Engineering.
- Fluent in English; bilingual roles preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of related design experience.
- Experience in new product design and development.
- Proficiency with MCAD; experience with ECAD, Creo, and Mentor Capital Harness preferred.
- Basic electrical fundamentals knowledge.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Experience with cable routing and flexible components preferred.
- Attention to detail, managing complex projects.
- Hands-on approach to product development.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot.
- Decisiveness and initiative.
- Ability to work with domestic and international partners.
- Delegation skills for supporting team members.
**WORKING CONDITIONS:**
- Up to 20% travel for vehicle builds and supplier interactions (US and international).
- Fast-paced office and lab environment.
- Location: Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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