Electrical Designer - Vehicle CAD & Wire Harness Design

Actalent; Oshkosh (WI); Remote; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Electrical Designer in Oshkosh, WI for a contract role focused on designing and modifying vehicle electrical systems. You will create 3D/2D CAD models, BOMs, and part numbers, routing hydraulic and pneumatic lines, and developing wire harnesses within constrained spaces.

Proficiency in CATIA or Creo, attention to GD&T standards, and collaboration with engineers and suppliers are essential for successful prototype, pilot, and production builds.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD modeling and drafting for mechanical and electrical components.
• Experience with CATIA and/or Creo CAD software for design and documentation.
• Hands-on routing of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in vehicle applications.
• Experience with wire harness design and packaging in constrained spaces.
• Ability to apply GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience creating and revising BOMs and engineering change documentation.
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of design experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D and 2D CAD models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and BOMs for vehicle systems and components.
• Route hydraulic and pneumatic lines within complex vehicle architectures, ensuring safe, efficient, and serviceable layouts.
• Support the design of wire harnesses and branchers, including routing, packaging, and integration with mechanical and electrical components.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering drawing standards to ensure clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Create and revise part numbers, BOMs, and engineering change documentation to maintain accurate configuration control.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing, and production issues in a timely manner.
• Provide hands-on support for prototype, pilot, and production builds, including design updates and issue resolution.
• Ensure designs comply with internal standards and best practices for vehicle systems, components, and documentation.
• Communicate design status, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams.

Skills

CAD modeling

CATIA/Creo

Hydraulic routing

Wire harness design

GD&T

BOM management

Engineering change docs

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years

Tools

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Actalent is hiring an Electrical Designer in Oshkosh, WI for a contract role focused on designing and modifying vehicle electrical systems. You will create 3D/2D CAD models, BOMs, and part numbers, routing hydraulic and pneumatic lines, and developing wire harnesses within constrained spaces.

Proficiency in CATIA or Creo, attention to GD&T standards, and collaboration with engineers and suppliers are essential for successful prototype, pilot, and production builds.