Harness Design Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401(k) with match

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Act

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is partnering with a leading manufacturing and electrical systems client in Mebane, NC to hire a Harness Design Engineer. The role supports product development and manufacturing teams with strong technical and collaborative skills.

You will design wire harness assemblies, create wiring diagrams and BOMs, define routing, and support prototyping and testing through the product lifecycle. Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience, with CAD proficiency (CATIA, NX, Creo or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in wire harness or interconnect design.
• Experience creating wiring diagrams and harness drawings.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA/NX/Creo/SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wire harness assemblies and electrical interconnect systems.
• Collaborate with end customer engineers to integrate harnesses within equipment constraints.
• Create and maintain harness drawings, schematics, BOMs, and documentation.
• Define harness routing, retention methods, and protection strategies for reliability.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and troubleshooting throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Wire harness design

Electrical interconnects

Schematics

3D CAD

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the manufacturing and electrical systems industry, is seeking a Harness Design Engineer to join their team. As a Harness Design Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting product development and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent collaboration abilities, and a proactive mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Harness Design Engineer

Location: Mebane, North Carolina

Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000

What's the Job?

• Design and develop wire harness assemblies and electrical interconnect systems for complex electromechanical products.
• Collaborate with end customer engineers to integrate wire harnesses within equipment, assemblies, and packaging constraints.
• Create and maintain harness drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Define harness routing, retention methods, and protection strategies to ensure reliability and serviceability.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities throughout the product lifecycle.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in wire harness design, cable assembly design, or electrical interconnect systems.
• Experience creating wiring diagrams, schematics, harness drawings, and related engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical components, wiring practices, connector systems, and cable management solutions.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar tools.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive salary package within the specified range.
• Benefits package included.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with international teams and expand your professional network.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay