Design Engineer - Wire Harness

Re:Build Manufacturing; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing in Rochester, NY seeks a Wire Harness Design Engineer to join our on-site team. You will gather design requirements from clients, create detailed harness designs with Cadonix Arcadia, and ensure compatibility with industry standards and client specs.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Electrical or electro-mechanical Engineering with 2–3 years of harness experience. You will collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to deliver robust, manufacturable designs on schedule.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical or electro mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in wire harness design.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Strong understanding of electrical first-principles, wire routing, and harness assembly.
• Familiarity with UL, IPC, SAE standards related to automotive.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to gather and understand design requirements for wire harnesses.
• Review and finalize any missing design inputs and specifications.
• Create wire harness designs and documentation using Cadonix Arcadia.
• Design mechanical routing and retention of harnesses using SolidWorks.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and client specs.
• Support manufacturing during production phases.
• Lead design reviews and incorporate feedback for reliability and cost-efficiency.
• Manage Cadonix Arcadia part database and user access.

Skills

Wire harness design

Electrical engineering basics

Client interaction

Detail-oriented

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Electrical or electro-mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cadonix Arcadia

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

AtRe:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by TheRe:BuildWay, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles )

About Re:Build Applied Logix

Re:Build AppliedLogix provides product OEMs with leading-edge embedded systems design services and product commercialization expertise. Our senior team of electronics, software, and mechanical engineers are fluent in a broad range of applications including fuel cell control and battery management systems, precision agriculture, medical devices, automotive and transportation components, and imaging systems with machine vision and AI processing integration.

The Re:Build AppliedLogix Team provides design expertise for all facets of modern digital product development - with custom analog and digital embedded electronics; VHDL and Verilog targeting FPGAs, embedded software on bare-metal, RTOS or Linux; full-stack application development (Linux and Windows). Our mechanical design capabilities include the packaging of embedded systems, tooling design, and manufacturing process development.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a talented entry level Wire Harness Design Engineer with knowledge of wire harness design principles to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our design services business, collaborating closely with clients to understand their requirements and developing comprehensive wire harness design packages ready for manufacturing.

This is an on-site opportunity based at the Re:Build AppliedLogix development center in Rochester, NY.

What you get to do!

• Collaborate with clients to gather and understand design requirements for wire harnesses.
• Review and finalize any missing design inputs, ensuring all specifications are accurately captured.
• Utilize industry-leading Cadonix Arcadia software tools to create detailed wire harness designs and documentation.
• Design mechanical routing and retention of harnesses using solidworks.
• Ensure that every design complies with the relevant industry standards and client specifications.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to provide necessary support during the production phase.
• Conduct design reviews and incorporate feedback to optimize designs for functional performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Manage the Cadonix Arcadia part database, including part creation and quality control of part data.
• Manage team access and user permissions within the Cadonix Arcadia software.
• Maintain thorough documentation throughout the design process.
• Work in a team environment to develop and refine internal processes to improve design quality.

What you will bring to the team

• BS degree in Electrical or electro mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in wire harness design.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Strong understanding of electrical first-principles, wire routing, and wire harness assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., UL, IPC, SAE) related to the Automotive industry.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality designs on schedule.

The base salary range for this position is $74,000 – $111,000 per year. This range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate. Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.