Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Ag Wiring Harnesses

Sabanto Inc.; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and flexible time

401k, medical, dental

Job summary

Sabanto is an Illinois-Iowa-based tech company seeking an on-site Electrical Engineer in Ames, IA to design and validate wiring harnesses for autonomous agricultural systems.

You will own the wiring harness from specification through production release, selecting components, creating 2D/3D drawings, ensuring EMI/EMC readiness, PPAP, and coordinating with suppliers to drive robust field-ready solutions for modern farming equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Willing to work on-site in Ames, IA.
• Experience with CAN bus, Ethernet, RF cable assemblies.
• DFM, FMEA, PPAP experience.
• Entrepreneurial attitude with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Turn specifications of tractors and components into wiring harness designs.
• Select wires, connectors, and protective sleeving by performance and environmental needs.
• Create 2D wiring diagrams and 3D layout drawings.
• Choose fuse and circuit protection and qualification.
• Consider EMI/EMC and conduct testing.
• Manage manufacturers, qualification, and inventory.
• Own qualification and quality testing using diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Wiring harness design

CAN bus

EMI/EMC testing

Power distribution

Supplier management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Digital multimeters

Job description

Sabanto is an Illinois-Iowa-based tech company seeking an on-site Electrical Engineer in Ames, IA to design and validate wiring harnesses for autonomous agricultural systems.

You will own the wiring harness from specification through production release, selecting components, creating 2D/3D drawings, ensuring EMI/EMC readiness, PPAP, and coordinating with suppliers to drive robust field-ready solutions for modern farming equipment.