Electrical Engineer: Wire Harness Design Specialist

Safe Fleet

Michigan

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Safe Fleet is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Michigan to design, develop, test, and support electrical systems and wire harnesses for our fleet safety products. The role emphasizes harness design, electrical schematics, control systems, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on harness design experience, ability to take a project from concept to production, and strong problem‑solving and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or related field; preferred.
3+ years of electrical engineering experience.
Hands‑on experience with wire harness design and electrical system development.
Experience creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Knowledge of electrical components, connectors, terminals, relays, switches, fuses, and circuit protection.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
Experience with CAD or electrical design software.
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical systems, wiring, and electrical components for new and existing products.
Design wire harnesses including wire selection, routing, connectors, terminals, splices, protective coverings, and labeling.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and BOMs.
Select components, connectors, terminals, wires, fuses, relays, switches, and other hardware.
Develop harness layouts meeting electrical, mechanical, environmental, and manufacturing requirements.
Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure cost‑effective harness production.
Troubleshoot electrical issues; provide technical support to production and service teams.
Perform electrical testing, validation, and troubleshooting of prototypes and production products.
Develop test procedures and assist with validation of electrical systems.
Review and approve engineering changes related to electrical systems and wire harnesses.
Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper integration with designs.
Work with suppliers on electrical components and harnesses.
Research new electrical technologies and design methods.
Support continuous improvement for reliability, quality, cost, and manufacturability.
Assist with root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.