Lead Wire Harness Design Engineer for Electric Mobility

ALSO.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

One Medical membership

Fertility and family benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Job summary

ALSO. is seeking a Wire Harness Design Engineer in Palo Alto, CA to design and integrate electrical wiring, harnesses and connectors for next‑generation light EVs.

You will work with electrical and mechanical teams to route harnesses in tight 3D environments and drive from concept through production. The role requires a strong background in electromechanical development, CATIA-based design, and experience with high-volume manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in electromechanical product development for wire harness assemblies.
• Experience with automotive or robotics harnesses and production environments.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics, materials, thermals, and connector design.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of vehicle-level interconnect diagrams.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams to route harnesses in 3D environments.
• Design wire harnesses using 3D CAD (CATIA), ensuring proper fit and serviceability.
• Select conductors/connectors based on power, signal, and environmental targets.
• Build/modify prototype harnesses with hand tools and 3D-printed parts.
• Guide harnesses from concept to production including architecture, design, sourcing, testing, and validation.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers to ensure build quality and debugging.

Skills

Electromechanical product development

Wire harness assemblies

Automotive/Robotics

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

PLM systems

Root cause analysis

Education

Formal Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

Job description

ALSO. is seeking a Wire Harness Design Engineer in Palo Alto, CA to design and integrate electrical wiring, harnesses and connectors for next‑generation light EVs.

You will work with electrical and mechanical teams to route harnesses in tight 3D environments and drive from concept through production. The role requires a strong background in electromechanical development, CATIA-based design, and experience with high-volume manufacturing processes.