Wire Harness Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Berkeley, CA, is looking for an Electrical Harness Engineer to aid in the development of battery module electronics and control systems. Key responsibilities include defining harness requirements, creating schematics, and collaborating with engineering teams across various disciplines.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, have over 2 years of experience in product development, and possess strong skills in harness design software and 3D CAD systems. Competitive salary range is offered, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in product development, preferably in energy storage or renewable energy.
• Hands-on experience designing and building electro-mechanical systems and harnesses.
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Define harness requirements and material selection.
• Create and maintain schematics for electrical harness.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on CAD routing.

Skills

Electro-mechanical system design

Cable shielding knowledge

3D CAD software expertise

Harness design software skill

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

2D drawing software

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Location: Berkeley, CA

We are looking for an electrical harness engineer who can play a key role in the development of our battery module electronics and control systems. You will be part of a rapidly growing team responsible for PCBA design, component selection, wire harness designs, and validation testing. Ideally, the harness engineer should have exposure to a broad range of technical challenges and methods in the context of product development, including connector selection, cable shielding, twisted pair communication wires, cable protection, and harness routing. Cross-team collaboration throughout the product development organization is a critical part of this role, so systems‑level thinking and multidisciplinary engineering problem‑solving are key traits of a successful candidate.

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.

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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.