Senior Automotive Harness Engineer - End-to-End Design

ResumeXrays LLC; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ResumeXrays LLC is seeking an experienced harness engineer to own end-to-end harness development for automotive programs. You will lead 3D routing in CATIA V5/V6, generate 2D drawings and wire lists, and ensure electrical schematics align with vehicle requirements.

You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, drive packaging reviews, and support prototype through production launches. Strong CAD and supplier coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of wire harness / EDS design experience in automotive or related industries.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD for harness routing and packaging (CATIA V5/V6).
• Experience translating electrical schematics into 2D drawings and 3D harness routing.
• Experience selecting harness components and power distribution.
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN and low-voltage architectures.
• Hands-on experience supporting vehicle development from prototype to production.
• Experience collaborating with harness suppliers on design reviews and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned harness families end to end from concept through production launch.
• Define and own harness routing and 3D packaging in CATIA V5/V6, optimizing mass and cost.
• Create and release 2D harness drawings and wire lists; read electrical schematics and advise architecture.
• Select clips, connectors, and wires; size circuits for power, voltage drop, and protection.
• Resolve EMI, thermal, chafe, and environmental issues; define protection and clipping strategies.
• Lead packaging reviews and contribute to DFMEA and Design Verification.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to align with vehicle requirements.
• Develop and improve engineering processes for transmittals, schematics, and 3D routing.

Skills

Wire harness / EDS design experience

3D harness routing and packaging

Translate schematics to 2D/3D drawings

Electrical interfaces and power dist

Prototype to production launch support

Education

Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6 (3DEXPERIENCE)

Capital Harness (Siemens)

Capital/Mentor Graphics Topology & HarnessXC

Jira

Confluence

Job description

ResumeXrays LLC is seeking an experienced harness engineer to own end-to-end harness development for automotive programs. You will lead 3D routing in CATIA V5/V6, generate 2D drawings and wire lists, and ensure electrical schematics align with vehicle requirements.

You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, drive packaging reviews, and support prototype through production launches. Strong CAD and supplier coordination are essential.