Electrical Engineer - Harness Engineer

Akkodis; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Harness Engineer for a contract role in Louisville, KY. The ideal applicant has a solid background in wire harness design and development.

You will design harness systems, create schematics with Creo Schematic, define routing, select components, and ensure safety and regulatory standards. This hands-on position partners with Manufacturing and Product Engineering to support prototypes, testing, and production rollout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering.
• Strong experience in wire harness design and development.
• Experience creating electrical schematics using Creo.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wire harness systems for consumer appliance applications.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics using Creo Schematic.
• Define wire harness architecture, routing paths, interconnections, and electrical interfaces.
• Select appropriate wires, connectors, terminals, protective coverings, and electrical components.
• Ensure designs meet applicable safety, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and production implementation.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams on the shop floor to troubleshoot electrical and harness-related issues.
• Provide technical guidance to CAD designers responsible for detailed 2D and 3D harness drawings.
• Evaluate harness manufacturability and implement design improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for harness-related failures.
• Support cable termination, crimping processes, connector selection, and assembly requirements.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, BOMs, specifications, and design changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Wire harness design

Creo Schematic

Electrical distribution

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Electrical Engineer - Harness Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Louisville, KY. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in wire harness design and development.

Rate Range: $55/hour to $65/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop wire harness systems for consumer appliance applications.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics using Creo Schematic.
• Define wire harness architecture, routing paths, interconnections, and electrical interfaces.
• Select appropriate wires, connectors, terminals, protective coverings, and electrical components.
• Ensure designs meet applicable safety, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and production implementation.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams on the shop floor to troubleshoot electrical and harness-related issues.
• Provide technical guidance to CAD designers responsible for detailed 2D and 3D harness drawings.
• Evaluate harness manufacturability and implement design improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for harness-related failures.
• Support cable termination, crimping processes, connector selection, and assembly requirements.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, BOMs, specifications, and design changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in wire harness design and development.
• Experience creating electrical schematics using Creo.
• Deep understanding of:
• Wire and cable selection
• Connector and terminal selection
• Harness routing and packaging
• Voltage requirements and electrical distribution
• Cable termination and crimping methods
• Electrical manufacturing processes
• Experience supporting products from design through production.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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