Electrical Design Engineer

The Judge Group; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 79,184; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Specialist Sr in Sterling Heights, MI. This hybrid role involves designing and drafting electrical and mechanical components, emphasizing wiring harnesses and CAD drawings. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience with Creo and proficiency in electrical cabling design for military vehicles. Strong communication and collaboration skills within an Integrated Product Team are essential. Competitive pay rate of $57.48/hr offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Creo Design experience required.
• Expertise in CAD drafting/modeling and design techniques is necessary.
• Proficiency with Creo Pro-Cable for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft electrical/electronic equipment and mechanical components.
• Develop wiring harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Produce schematic diagrams and CAD drawings for clients.

Skills

Creo Design experience

CAD drafting/modeling

Wiring harness design

Visual Technical for schematics

Collaboration skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate Degree in relevant technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Creo

Visio Technical

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Specialist Sr

Duration: 3+ Months with possibility of extension

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Pay Rate: $57.48/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Specialist Sr to perform design and drafting for electrical and mechanical aspects of electrical/electronic equipment. This role involves creating wiring harnesses, schematic diagrams, and CAD drawings, as well as designing chassis and housing for line-replaceable units (LRUs). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Creo and electrical cabling design for military ground vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and draft electrical/electronic equipment and mechanical components.
• Develop wiring harnesses and cable assemblies, including routing and schematic creation.
• Perform layout drawing and checking of schematic diagrams; convert between wiring and schematic diagrams.
• Design LRU chassis and housing, ensuring proper system packaging.
• Select components such as connectors, accessories, wire, shielding, and terminal lugs.
• Produce schematic diagrams and CAD drawings for submission to customers, operations, and vendors.
• Ensure outputs comply with data management and configuration control standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Creo Design experience.
• Expertise in CAD drafting/modeling and design techniques.
• Experience designing and routing wiring harnesses/cable assemblies.
• Proficiency with Creo Pro-Cable (minimum 2 years).
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-100, ANSI Y14.5/14.41, and GD&T standards.
• Understanding of Siemens Capital Harness logical data for wire routing.
• Working knowledge of military electrical connector and cabling specifications.
• Ability to create wiring harness schematics using Visio Technical.
• Strong collaboration skills in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education

• Associate Degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience plus 9 years.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 5 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electro-mechanical engineering tools is highly desired.

Additional Information

• Hybrid Role: 3 days onsite per week.
• Manager Feedback: Previous candidates were rejected for insufficient Creo or electrical cabling experience. Focus on Wire Harness & Creo Cabling expertise.