Harness Design Engineer

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems & Harness Design Engineer to support the development of wiring harnesses for heavy construction and mining equipment. This role focuses on new product development and electrical systems integration across platforms.

You will lead design efforts, coordinate with offshore teams, and ensure wiring harnesses meet EMC/EMI standards. Responsibilities include creating BOMs, wiring specs, sensor integration, and robust routing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or related field.
• Proven experience designing electrical systems and wiring harnesses.
• Experience with both new product development and retrofit programs.
• Strong understanding of routed systems, sensors, and electrical integration on heavy equipment.
• Proficiency with Creo for 3D modeling and wiring harness design; EMC/ EMI standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and wiring harnesses for new equipment programs and retrofit kits.
• Integrate sensors, controllers, and harnesses into machine platforms using CAD; ensure fit and function.
• Generate detailed design documentation, including BOMs and wiring specifications.
• Coordinate execution with offshore engineering team and review offshore outputs.
• Support build, test, and validation activities; ensure regulatory and best practice compliance.

Skills

Electrical harness design

Creo

Wiring diagrams

Offshore delivery coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

CAT Harness Design

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Seeking an experienced Electrical Systems & Harness Design Engineer to support the development of harnesses on construction and mining equipment. This role will focus on new product development and support electrical systems and wiring harness development.
• Design and develop electrical systems and wiring harnesses for new equipment programs and retrofit kits. Create electrical wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and routing, including high/low voltage connectors.
• Integrate sensors, controllers, and harnesses into machine platforms using CAD, ensuring proper fit and function.
• Develop routed electrical solutions that meet functional, environmental, and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust designs.
• Gather and clarify technical requirements from stakeholders and translate them into executable work packages.
• Serve as the onsite technical lead, coordinating execution and distributing work to an offshore engineering team.
• Review and validate designs, drawings, and documentation produced by offshore resources.
• Generate detailed design documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), connector tables, and wiring specifications.
• Support build, test, and validation activities as needed.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and best practices.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing electrical systems and wiring harnesses.
• Experience supporting both new product development and retrofit programs.
• Strong understanding of routed systems, sensors, and electrical integration on heavy equipment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate work across multiple locations.
• Prior exposure to global engineering teams and offshore delivery models.
• Proficiency in Creo for 3D modeling and wiring harness design, understanding of electrical schematics, and knowledge of EMC/EMI standards.
• Familiarity with Creo CAD tools and harness design best practices.
• Previous CAT Harness Design experience.