Electrical Engineer – (Wire Harness & Box Build)

C & W ELECTRONICS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

C & W Electronics Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support design and manufacturing of electro-mechanical products. You will review schematics, assist with harness and box builds, and help ensure DFMs and ECOs are implemented.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience, ability to read engineering drawings, and strong cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in electrical engineering with harness/box build experience.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Assist with harness, cable, and box build selection.
• Support DFMs and ECO/ECN processing.
• Create and maintain assembly instructions and drawings.
• Support root-cause analysis for production issues.
• Track project schedules, milestones, and status updates.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and procurement.
• Assist with PFMEA, risk assessments, and process validation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Documentation & communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

MS Project

E3 electrical CAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering Support

• Review and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness drawings.
• Support connector, terminal, and wire selection based on electrical and mechanical requirements.
• Assist with circuit continuity, wire gauge/current-carrying capacity, and grounding/shielding considerations.
• Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews for harness and box build assemblies.
• Create and maintain assembly work instructions, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action for electrical/technical production issues.

Project Support

• Support customer projects from quotation through prototype, NPI, and production launch, under the direction of the Engineering Lead.
• Help develop and maintain project schedules, task lists, and status trackers.
• Track deliverables, open action items, and milestone dates; flag risks and delays proactively.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and procurement to keep projects moving.
• Prepare status updates and materials for internal and customer project reviews.
• Support processing of engineering change requests (ECO/ECN), including documentation and implementation tracking.

Manufacturing & Quality Support

• Support process development and improvement for harness manufacturing and box build assembly.
• Assist with first-article inspections, testing, and validation of new builds.
• Support PFMEA, risk assessments, and process validation activities.
• Help identify and implement continuous improvement, Lean, and quality initiatives on the production floor.
• Support IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards during builds and inspections.

Customer & Supplier Coordination

• Participate in customer and supplier meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions as needed.
• Assist with component and supplier technical evaluations under the guidance of the Engineering Lead.
• Support documentation for customer audits and regulatory/compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in an electrical engineering role, ideally involving wire harness, cable assembly, box build, or electro-mechanical products.
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and basic circuit principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and customer-facing interaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) or prototype-to-production transitions.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 wire harness workmanship standards is a plus.
• Exposure to project management tools or methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Agile, PMP fundamentals).
• Familiarity with CAD or E3 software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar).
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices.