Wire Harness Engineer

jobr.pro; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

jobr.pro is seeking a skilled engineer in Berkeley, CA to focus on electrical harness design. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and electrical teams to define requirements, create schematics, and source materials.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and possess at least 2 years of experience in product development. Strong knowledge of industry standards and experience with CAD software is essential. The salary ranges from $115,000 to $135,000, dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years experience in product development, preferably in energy storage or renewable energy.
• Hands-on experience designing and building electro-mechanical systems and harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with engineers to define harness requirements.
• Create and maintain 2D electrical harness schematics.
• Identify suitable materials and components for wire harness assembly.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

3D CAD

Electrical schematics reading

Product development

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

Job description

Location: Berkeley, CA

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with Mechanical, Compliance, and Electrical engineers to define harness requirements, material, and connector selection
• Create and maintain 2D electrical harness single and multi-line schematics
• Draft fabrication, manufacturing, inspection, and assembly drawings for wire harness assemblies
• Identify suitable materials and components for wire harness assembly
• Work closely with procurement teams to source materials and components from approved suppliers
• Define routing, shielding, wire color, sealing, and EMI design specifications
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers on wire harness CAD routing through mechanical features and harness fixation points
• Troubleshoot wire harness bring-up and validation
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to team members and management

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years experience in product development (experience in energy storage or renewable energy is a plus)
• Hands-on experience designing and building electro-mechanical systems and harnesses
• Expertise with 3D CAD, PLM, and Harness design software such as Zuken E3.
• Proven expertise in 2D drawing creation software
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g., UL, IPC)
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics
• Experience with twisted pair and shielding for communication harnesses
• Experience working with weather-sealed connectors

Salary Range

• $115,000-135,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.