Electrical & Hardware Design Engineer - Harness Specialist

Russell Tobin; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Supplemental coverage

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Auto insurance

Home insurance

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in Fremont, CA. The role focuses on CAD, wire harness, cable, and electronic module packaging, with emphasis on interconnects, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.

You will design harnesses, translate system schematics into wiring diagrams, select components, and create 2D drawings for production. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and rigorous attention to detail are essential for on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related engineering/design experience preferred.
• Experience with system interconnect, cable, and wire harness design.
• Ability to create 2D manufacturing drawings and dimensioned views.
• Strong reading of electrical component specifications.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing documentation for wire lists, cable/wire harness assemblies, schematics, system interconnect diagrams, and BOMs.
• Translate system schematics into wiring diagrams and harness designs.
• Design cables and harnesses based on voltage, current, reliability, and application requirements.
• Select connectors, pins, cables, conductor gauges, strain relief, shielding, and related components.
• Create, maintain, and release cable and harness drawings and engineering documentation.
• Develop 2D drawings for production and manufacturing, including dimensions and view projections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Track engineering issues, communicate risks, and support timely resolution.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to project schedules.

Skills

System interconnect

Cable and wire harness design

2D manufacturing drawings

Dimensioning & view projections

Electrical component specs reading

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

E3 Zuken

NX 3D modeling

SAP

iPLM

Teamcenter

IPC/WHMA-A-620

ANSI

ASME

MIL-STD

Job description

Russell Tobin is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in Fremont, CA. The role focuses on CAD, wire harness, cable, and electronic module packaging, with emphasis on interconnects, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.

You will design harnesses, translate system schematics into wiring diagrams, select components, and create 2D drawings for production. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and rigorous attention to detail are essential for on-time delivery.