Electrical Designer

Russell Tobin; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) savings plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Global is seeking a Hardware Designer 3 (Electrical) to design interconnects, cable assemblies, and wire harnesses for high‑reliability equipment in Fremont, CA. The role requires hands-on E3/Zuken CAD and strong drafting skills, translating schematics into detailed manufacturing documentation.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams through development and release.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with E3/Zuken or comparable electrical CAD software.
• Experience designing cables, wire harnesses, and system interconnects.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret BOMs.
• Experience creating 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design cable assemblies and harnesses for complex equipment.
• Create manufacturing docs using E3/Zuken.
• Translate schematics into wiring diagrams and harness designs.
• Develop BOMs and maintain engineering documentation.
• Support product release and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Maintain drawings and documentation in PLM systems.
• Ensure manufacturability and traceability.

Skills

E3/Zuken

Electrical design

Cable design

Wire harness design

2D CAD

BOM management

Schematic interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Teamcenter

Siemens NX

iPLM

Job description

Hardware Designer 3 – Electrical / Cable & Harness Design

Location: Fremont, CA (100% Onsite)

Duration: 24-Month Contract with possible extensions

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: Up to $64/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Designer / Electrical Designer to support the design and development of electrical system interconnects, cable assemblies, and wire harnesses for complex equipment and high-reliability applications.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with E3/Zuken or similar electrical CAD tools, strong electrical design and drafting skills, and the ability to translate system schematics into detailed manufacturing documentation. This role will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other cross‑functional teams throughout the product development and release process.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and system interconnects for complex equipment.
• Create manufacturing documentation using E3/Zuken, including wire lists, harness drawings, cable assemblies, enclosure schematics, and system interconnect diagrams.
• Translate electrical schematics and design requirements into detailed wiring diagrams and harness designs.
• Design cables and harnesses based on voltage, current, reliability, and system requirements.
• Select and incorporate connectors, pins, cables, conductor gauges, shielding, strain reliefs, and related components into cable and harness assemblies.
• Create and maintain 2D engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and related engineering documentation.
• Manage engineering drawings and documentation through PLM or document-control systems.
• Support engineering change and product release activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on design concepts and technical issues.
• Track engineering issues and support resolution with internal teams and external vendors.
• Review engineering documentation for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability.
• Support production and manufacturing teams with technical documentation and design clarification.
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting project schedules and engineering deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with E3/Zuken or comparable electrical CAD software.
• Strong electrical design and drafting experience.
• Experience designing cables, wire harnesses, and system interconnects.
• Experience creating 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of basic drafting principles, including dimensioning and view projections.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and component specifications.
• Understanding of electrical components, assemblies, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with Teamcenter, iPLM, or other PLM systems.
• Experience with Siemens NX or other 3D CAD platforms.
• Manufacturing or production engineering experience.
• Experience with additional electrical CAD tools that can transfer to E3/Zuken.
• Familiarity with engineering standards such as IPC-620, ANSI, ASME, or MIL-STD.
• Experience designing cable and harness assemblies for high-reliability applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Key Skills

E3 Zuken, Electrical CAD, Electrical Design, Cable Design, Wire Harness Design, System Interconnects, Electrical Drafting, Wiring Diagrams, 2D CAD, BOM Management, Manufacturing Drawings, Cable Assemblies, Harness Assemblies, Connectors, Electrical Schematics, Teamcenter, iPLM, Siemens NX, PLM, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Documentation, Product Release, Design for Manufacturing, IPC-620, ANSI, ASME, MIL-STD, Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.