Wire Harness Design Engineer

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking a Wire Harness Design Engineer for a client in Mebane, NC. You will design wire harness assemblies and interconnects for complex electromechanical products, working with international partners to deliver reliable solutions.

The role requires hands-on experience with 3D CAD (CATIA/NX/Creo/SolidWorks), drawing production, and BOM creation. Domestic and international travel of about 5–6 weeks per year is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven background designing wire harness assemblies with wiring diagrams.
• Strong 3D CAD experience (CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop wire harness assemblies and interconnect systems for complex equipment.
• Collaborate with customer engineering teams to fit harnesses within equipment constraints.
• Produce and update harness schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Plan harness routing, retention, and protection to improve long-term reliability.
• Select wires, connectors, terminals, and protective components per application.
• Run design reviews and use 3D CAD to check interference, clearance, fit.
• Support failure mode analysis and risk reviews across the lifecycle.
• Handle supplier RFQs and purchase orders for prototype development.

Skills

Wiring harness design

Electrical interconnects

Reading schematics

3D CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is an engineering design firm specializing in wire harness and electrical interconnect solutions, seeking a Wire Harness Design Engineer to join their growing team in Mebane. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience designing wire harness assemblies for complex electromechanical products, along with strong 3D CAD skills. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with international engineering and manufacturing partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop wire harness assemblies and interconnect systems supporting complex electromechanical equipment.
• Work directly with customer engineering teams to fit harness designs within equipment and packaging constraints.
• Produce and update harness schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Plan harness routing, retention, and protection methods to improve long‑term reliability.
• Choose appropriate wires, connectors, terminals, and protective components for each application.
• Run design reviews and use 3D CAD tools to check for interference, clearance, and fit issues.
• Contribute to failure mode analysis, risk reviews, and issue investigations across the product lifecycle.
• Handle supplier RFQs and purchase orders to support sourcing decisions and prototype development.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Proven background in designing wire harness assemblies and producing wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Skilled in 3D CAD platforms such as CATIA, NX, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Practical experience working with electrical components and connectors.
• Comfortable reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specs.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally (Vietnam, China, Malaysia, East/West Coast), roughly 5-6 weeks annually.