Harness Engineer

EVONA; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a detail-oriented Harness Engineer to support the design, assembly, installation, and testing of electrical wire harness systems. The role requires hands-on experience with wire and connector selection, crimping, soldering, and electrical testing, with strong knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

You will develop harness assemblies, interpret schematics, conduct testing, maintain BOMs, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to drive process

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Experience in wire harness installation, assembly, and testing.
• Proficiency in wire selection, gauge, insulation, shielding, and current capacity.
• Experience with connector and terminal selection.
• Hands-on experience with crimping tools, soldering equipment, and wire processing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and harness drawings.
• Experience performing electrical continuity and functional testing.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical wire harness assemblies to meet system and customer requirements.
• Select appropriate wire types, gauges, shielding, and insulation based on electrical and environmental requirements.
• Select connectors, terminals, backshells, and associated components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform and support wire harness assembly, routing, and installation.
• Execute crimping, soldering, stripping, terminating, and labeling operations.
• Conduct continuity, resistance, insulation, and functional testing of harness assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve harness-related electrical and mechanical issues.
• Develop and maintain harness documentation, including BOMs, drawings, and work instructions.
• Support prototype builds, first article inspections, and production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in harness manufacturing processes.

Skills

Wire harness installation

Crimping tools

Soldering

Electrical testing

Schematics reading

IPC/WHMA-A-620 knowledge

Education

Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

Harness design software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Harness Engineer to support the design, assembly, installation, and testing of electrical wire harness systems. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, hands-on experience in harness fabrication, and a deep understanding of wire and connector selection, crimping, soldering, and electrical testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical wire harness assemblies to meet system and customer requirements
• Select appropriate wire types, gauges, shielding, and insulation based on electrical and environmental requirements
• Select connectors, terminals, backshells, and associated components
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Perform and support wire harness assembly, routing, and installation
• Execute crimping, soldering, stripping, terminating, and labeling operations
• Conduct continuity, resistance, insulation, and functional testing of harness assemblies
• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve harness-related electrical and mechanical issues
• Develop and maintain harness documentation, including BOMs, drawings, and work instructions
• Support prototype builds, first article inspections, and production ramp-up
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams
• Drive continuous improvement in harness manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
• Experience in wire harness installation, assembly, and testing
• Proficiency in wire selection (gauge, insulation type, shielding, current capacity)
• Experience with connector and terminal selection
• Hands‑on experience with crimping tools, soldering equipment, and wire processing tools
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and harness drawings
• Experience performing electrical continuity and functional testing
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (CIS or CIT preferred)
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or high-reliability industries
• Familiarity with MIL-spec components and standards
• Experience with harness design software (e.g., Zuken, Mentor, SolidWorks Electrical, Capital, etc.)
• Knowledge of environmental considerations (vibration, temperature, EMI/EMC, sealing)