Cable & Harness Design Engineer II: From Concept to Production

Components Express by 2Connect; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Annual performance bonus

Incentives for SMART goal objectives

Job summary

Components Express is seeking a motivated Design Engineer II to support the development of custom cable and harness solutions. This role plays a critical part in evaluating design feasibility, developing prototypes, and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet both customer and manufacturing requirements.

This is a highly collaborative position where you’ll partner closely with sales, production, and purchasing teams—bringing designs from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing for manufacturing environments (metal, plastics, or industrial production).
• Hands-on experience with cable and harness components (connectors, contacts, raw cable).
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred or similar).
• Ability to create accurate drawings, assemblies, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate feasibility of cable and harness assembly designs.
• Develop and refine engineering solutions based on customer requirements.
• Create engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Identify materials and components (connectors, contacts, cables).
• Build prototypes and support testing requirements.

Skills

CAD tools

Cross-functional

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Components Express is seeking a motivated Design Engineer II to support the development of custom cable and harness solutions. This role plays a critical part in evaluating design feasibility, developing prototypes, and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet both customer and manufacturing requirements.

This is a highly collaborative position where you’ll partner closely with sales, production, and purchasing teams—bringing designs from concept through production.