Automotive Wiring Connectors Design Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an engineer to drive end-to-end design and validation of automotive wiring connectors, terminals, seals, and housings from concept to production.

The role requires hands-on experience with automotive connector development, DFMEA leadership, and strong supplier coordination. You will manage releases, support DVP&R testing, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams at SEGULA’s Auburn Hills site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, or Automotive Engineering with hands-on experience in automotive connector, terminal, or wiring harness development.
• Deep knowledge of terminal crimping, sealing, materials, component packaging, standard schematics, and drawing interpretation.
• Proficiency in engineering change management, supplier coordination, and root-cause problem solving.
• Familiarity with automotive connector test specifications and APQP/PPAP processes.

Responsibilities

• Design connectors, terminals, seals, and housings; select components based on electrical capacity, packaging, vibration, temperature, and sealing needs.
• Manage engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering change orders through the release process.
• Develop and track DVP&R (electrical, mechanical, environmental testing); lead DFMEA activities.
• Coordinate supplier tooling, design reviews, and production readiness with wiring harness, packaging, and manufacturing teams.
• Root-cause connector issues (fretting, corrosion, contact resistance, sealing) during prototype builds and launch; drive cost reduction and component standardization.

Skills

Connector design

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier coordination

Testing & validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/ME/Automotive Engineering

Tools

PLM release systems

APQP/PPAP

Job description

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an engineer to drive end-to-end design and validation of automotive wiring connectors, terminals, seals, and housings from concept to production.

The role requires hands-on experience with automotive connector development, DFMEA leadership, and strong supplier coordination. You will manage releases, support DVP&R testing, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams at SEGULA’s Auburn Hills site.