Harness & Component Application Specialist

Motorsport Network, LLC; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability coverage

32 days annual leave

Financial advisor access

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Subsidized on-site dining

On-site gym

GM vehicle purchase/lease program

Free on-site EV charging

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC seeks an Harness & Component Application Specialist to design and build engine wiring looms and manage part numbers in Teamcenter PLM. The role ensures configuration accuracy, traceability, and reliability across complex electrical systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with wiring looms, PLM part numbering, and electrical schematics, in a high-performance motorsport setting, with strong collaboration across engineering and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building motorsport wiring looms.
• Proficient in Teamcenter PLM for part numbering and BOM control.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and harness architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design wiring looms to F1-level standards for reliability, weight, and packaging.
• Produce loom drawings, pinouts, schematics, and manufacturing documentation.
• Select materials for high-temperature and high-vibration environments.
• Build prototype and production looms and support factory installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Teamcenter PLM

Wiring harness design

NX CAD tools

Electrical schematics

Documentation discipline

Cross-team collaboration

Multi-priority management

Attention to detail

Motorsport experience

Education

Electrical engineering background

Motorsport engineering background

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

NX CAD

Job description

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC

Harness & Component Application Specialist - Onsite

Job Summary

The Harness & Component Application Specialist plays a critical role in the design, documentation, and build of engine wiring looms for Formula One power units, while also owning the creation, control, and governance of component part numbers within Teamcenter PLM. This position ensures configuration accuracy, traceability, and reliability across highly complex, performance-critical mechanical and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Part Numbering & PLM Configuration Management

• Assign part numbers to standard parts in accordance with GMPPU guidelines and configuration rules.
• Create, enter, and maintain component, sub assembly, and assembly records in Teamcenter PLM.
• Ensure accurate population of metadata and attributes (description, material, weight, lifecycle state, FIA relevance, etc.).
• Support high frequency design changes and short lead time updates typical of F1 development cycles.
• Maintain revision control and lifecycle status to support race specific builds and development directions.
• Support engineering change processes (ECR/ECN) and ensure correct traceability for performance and reliability analysis.
• Prevent duplication of parts through disciplined search, reuse, and classification practices.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, race team, and logistics to resolve data or configuration issues.
• Maintain and improve part numbering rules, naming conventions, and PLM processes.

Engine Wiring Loom Design & Build

• Design engine and power unit wiring looms to F1-level standards for reliability, weight, and packaging.
• Produce detailed loom drawings, pinouts, schematics, and manufacturing documentation.
• Select appropriate materials (wires, connectors, shielding, boots, splices) for high-temperature and high-vibration environments.
• Build prototype and production looms, including harness assembly, labeling, and continuity testing.
• Support installation, troubleshooting, and modifications at the factory.

Cross Functional Support

• Work closely with engine, ERS, electronics, and vehicle integration teams.
• Support manufacturing planning, kitting, and component traceability.
• Assist with fault investigations and root-cause analysis related to wiring or configuration issues.
• Ensure compliance with FIA regulations and internal quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and building motorsport or high-performance engine wiring looms.
• Strong experience with Teamcenter PLM (or similar PLM system) for part numbering and BOM control.
• Excellent understanding of electrical schematics, pinouts, and harness architecture.
• Familiarity with autosport-grade connectors (e.g. MIL spec, Souriau, Deutsch)
• Strong attention to detail and configuration discipline.
• Experience in Formula One, motorsport, or high-performance automotive environments preferred.
• Background in electrical engineering, motorsport engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with NX CAD tools.
• Highly organized with excellent documentation discipline.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FIA homologation and compliance processes.
• Understanding of F1 power unit systems. (ICE, ERS)

Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one. We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well-being, and future, helping you thrive at every level.

That includes access to:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 32 days annual leave
• Free financial advisor access
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Subsidized on-site dining
• On-site gym
• Discounted
• GM vehicle purchase/lease program
• Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles

It’s all part of our commitment to creating a workplace that’s as high-performing and forward-thinking as the people who make it succeed.

Join us—and help power what’s next.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance and reliability of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

Please note:GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.