Job Description for Wiring Harness Design Engineer


Summary:

The harness design engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing wiring harness systems for various applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, experience with harness design tools, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to understand and implement the required system functionalities. The candidate should also have relevant experience in physical harness integration and testing on electric vehicles.

 

Experience:

Preferably 2 to 3 years of experience in harness design. If Mechanical Engineering, at-least 1 year of relevant experience in wiring harness design and development

 

Keywords:

·      Electrical/ Electronics

·      SolidWorks Wiring Harness Routing

·      Electrical BOM

·      Integration and testing

 

Key responsibilities:

·      Design and develop wiring harness and its related components in CAD.

·      Create detailed electrical schematics and harness drawings using CAD software, preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

·      3D routing of harness on CAD software based on prepared schematic and circuit diagrams.

·      Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and manufacturing engineers, to ensure design feasibility and integration.

·      Perform electrical load analysis and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

·      Develop and maintain documentation, including design specifications, BOM, test plans, and validation reports.

·      Suggest E&E components and/or vendors based on the specifications and functionalities.

·      Conduct prototype testing and validation, analyze test results, and implement necessary design modifications.

·      Support manufacturing and production teams(vendors) by providing technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance.

·      Stay current with industry trends and advancements in wiring harness technology and materials including certifications and standards to be followed.

·      Conduct necessary checks to make sure the manufactured harness meets the specification in the drawings and physically integrate the harness to the product and cross-check functionality of components.

·      Conduct DFMEA of electrical harness and systems.

 

 

Qualifications:

·      Bachelors/Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field.

·      Strong understanding of electrical principles, circuit design, and connector selection.

·      Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to wiring harness design (IPC/WHMA-A-620, SAE, AIS, etc.,).

·      Ability to identify connectors and electrical components.

·      Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

·      Knowledge of electric vehicle harness design.

·      Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

·      Ability to troubleshoot issues with manufactured product and provide best suitable solutions to meet the specifications and requirements.

·      Knowledge of CAN, RS and other communication protocols.

·      Knowledge on electric powertrain components (motor, battery pack and controller) and calculations based on powertrain sizing.

 

 Interested candidates can also send resume to karthik.s@marutee.com