Electrical Design Engineer in New Berlin

Energy Jobline ZR; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to design wire harnesses and cable assemblies, develop electrical schematics, and collaborate with customers from concept through production. You will mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with IPC, NEC, UL, CSA, IEC, and customer requirements.

This role offers visibility across multiple projects within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and control panels.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience performing electrical testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• CAD and electrical design software experience.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electromechanical interconnect systems.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and technical documentation.
• Partner directly with customers to develop innovative electrical solutions.
• Perform electrical analysis, component selection, design verification, and validation testing.
• Evaluate manufacturability and support quoting activities for new business opportunities.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for electrical product issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production launch.

Skills

Electrical design

Customer collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Wire Harness & Cable Assembly Design

Design the Electrical Systems That Power Critical Industries

Our client is a growing custom manufacturer of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electromechanical interconnect solutions serving customers in aerospace, industrial automation, transportation, medical device, power , and other mission-critical industries.

They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating directly with customers, and taking products from concept through production. This is a highly visible engineering role where you'll influence product design, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Design custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electromechanical interconnect systems
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and technical documentation
• Partner directly with customers to develop innovative electrical solutions
• Perform electrical analysis, component selection, design verification, and validation testing
• Evaluate manufacturability and support quoting activities for new business opportunities
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize designs for production efficiency
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for electrical product issues
• Improve product reliability, quality, and cost through engineering improvements
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production launch
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects
• Participate in customer design reviews, audits, and technical presentations
• Ensure compliance with IPC, UL, NEC, CSA, IEC, and customer-specific requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience designing:
• Wire harnesses
• Cable assemblies
• Control panels
• Electromechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience performing electrical testing, troubleshooting, and validation
• CAD and electrical design software experience
• Ability to translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills

Experience

Experience in one or more of the following industries:

• Wire Harness Manufacturing
• Cable Assembly
• Industrial Controls
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Medical Device
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Data Centers
• Power Distribution
• Telecommunications

Additional experience with:

• IPC/WHMA-A-620
• NEC
• UL
• CSA
• IEC Standards
• DFMEA
• Design Verification
• ISO 9001
• AS9100
• PE License ( but not required)

Why This Opportunity?

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead complex engineering projects from concept through production
• Work directly with major customers on custom engineered solutions
• Influence future product development
• Mentor engineers and help build the engineering team
• Improve manufacturing processes and product reliability

Company Description

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you!