Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer - Small Platforms

TEKsystems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan with company match

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch and snacks

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer for an onsite role in Austin, TX. The position focuses on both architec­ture and implementation of wiring systems for prefabricated harnesses across multiple Small Platform programs.

The candidate will split time between computer-aided design and production floor verification, collaborating closely with mechanical engineering to ensure seamless integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in wire harness design, routing, or electrical integration.
• Experience owning both harness architecture and implementation.
• Hands-on with ECAD, PLM, and MCAD tools listed above.
• Ability to independently select components and justify design decisions.
• Strong cross-functional communication with mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement wiring systems for prefabricated harnesses across Small Platform programs.
• Route and package cable/harness assemblies in 3D CAD, coordinating with mechanical engineering.
• Select cables, connectors, and components and justify design decisions.
• Develop and maintain schematics and harness documentation using ECAD/PLM/MCAD tools.
• Support new product design and refine existing designs.
• Identify and patch process gaps, improving workflows.
• Verify designs on the production floor for correct build.

Skills

ECAD

PLM

MCAD

3D Harness Routing

Packaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Zuken E3

Siemens Capital

EPLAN

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Job description

Description

Our customer is scaling rapidly across its engineering organization and is seeking Senior Wire Harness Design Engineers to support its Small Platforms product line. This role owns both the architecture and implementation of wiring systems for prefabricated harnesses a scope that is often split into two separate roles at larger companies, but is combined here. The ideal candidate has experience as a router or packager who has since transitioned into making independent design decisions, and is comfortable coordinating closely with mechanical engineering, since harness design is a direct input into the broader mechanical integration process.

The work spans products at every stage of maturity from a single platform currently in active production to multiple platforms still in early concept or first-hardware phases. This person will split time roughly 80% at a computer designing and routing harnesses, and 20% on the production floor verifying that designs are being built correctly.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement wiring systems for prefabricated harnesses across multiple Small Platform programs
• Route and package cable/harness assemblies in 3D CAD, coordinating closely with mechanical engineering and packaging
• Select cables, connectors, and components and justify those design decisions from a functional standpoint
• Develop and maintain schematics and harness documentation using ECAD, PLM, and MCAD tools
• Support both new product design and continuous refinement of existing designs
• Identify and patch process gaps as they are discovered, improving team workflows over time
• Verify designs on the production floor to ensure they are being built as intended

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5 to 10 years of experience in wire harness design, routing, or electrical integration
• Demonstrated experience owning both harness architecture and implementation, not just one half of that scope
• Hands-on experience with an ECAD tool (Zuken E3, Siemens Capital, EPLAN, or equivalent), a PLM tool, and an MCAD tool (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or CATIA)
• Ability to independently select components and articulate the reasoning behind design decisions
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, particularly with mechanical engineering

Skills

Ecad, PLM, MCAD, Design, 3D Harness Routing and Packaging, Zuken E3, Siemens Capital, KiCAD, Teamcenter, NX

Top Skills Details

Ecad,PLM,MCAD,Design,3D Harness Routing and Packaging

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive EWIS or harness design background (Tesla, GM, Ford, Rivian)
• Experience at Shield AI or Anduril
• History of process improvement automating or streamlining a manual design workflow step
• Brief or informal project/team leadership experience

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the companys success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

Compliance Statements

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.