Senior Electrical Harness Engineer — Automotive EV Systems

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

Health insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Senior Electrical Low Voltage Design Engineer in Foster City, CA to own harness design from concept to production launch. You will define routing and 3D packaging in CATIA, release 2D drawings, and work with suppliers and the assembly plant on issues encountered during prototype builds.

The role requires 8+ years in wire harness design, expert CATIA experience, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet vehicle requirements and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Masters’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering
• 8+ years of wire harness / EDS design experience, preferably automotive
• Proficiency in 3D CAD for harness routing and packaging (CATIA V5/V6)
• Experience with 2D harness design software (Siemens Capital Harness)
• Translate electrical schematics into 2D/3D harness drawings and interfaces
• Experience selecting and validating harness components
• Knowledge of automotive EE communication (CAN, LIN) and low-voltage power distribution
• Hands-on experience with prototype to production launch and direct supplier engagement

Responsibilities

• Own harness families end to end from concept through drawing release and production
• Define harness routing and 3D packaging in CATIA V5/V6 for mass and cost optimization
• Create and release 2D harness drawings and wire lists; interpret schematics
• Select components and define electrical interfaces for devices
• Address EMI, thermal, chafe, and environmental sealing issues
• Lead packaging reviews; develop and execute Design Verification and DFMEA
• Collaborate with suppliers through design reviews and production readiness
• Support prototype and pilot builds; troubleshoot issues at plant and in vehicles
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Improve processes for transmittals, schematics, routing, and libraries

Skills

Wire harness design

3D CAD

2D harness drawings

Schematic translation

Supplier collaboration

EMI/EMC troubleshooting

DFMEA/DFM

CAN/LIN automotive networks

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Capital Harness

Siemens Capital Harness

HarnessXC

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Zoox is seeking a Senior Electrical Low Voltage Design Engineer in Foster City, CA to own harness design from concept to production launch. You will define routing and 3D packaging in CATIA, release 2D drawings, and work with suppliers and the assembly plant on issues encountered during prototype builds.

The role requires 8+ years in wire harness design, expert CATIA experience, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet vehicle requirements and drive continuous improvement in