Electrical Cable & Harness Design Engineer

This is a 24-month long term onsite contract in Fremont, CA 94538.

We are looking for a professional with strong skills in CAD and a desire in packaging wire harnesses and electronic modules. The ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

• Cable Design & Drafting
• Team Center PLM or NX CAD are a plus

• Design manufacturing documents in E3 Zuken CAD software (wire list, cable & wire harness assembly, enclosure schematics, and system interconnect diagram, BOM).
• Translate system schematics into wiring diagrams and harnesses.
• Design cables & harnesses for voltage and current rating characteristics to ensure reliability.
• Choose connectors, pins, cables, conductor gauge sizing, strain relief, shielding, MBD, and design the same into cable & harness assemblies into complex systems.

• Understanding of mechanical and electronic parts, components, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Demonstrated experience with system interconnect, cable, and wire harness designs.
• Experience creating 2D drawings to be used by production and manufacturing.
• Must have basic drafting knowledge: dimensioning and view projections.
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical component specification and validate proper usage as per design requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline with 3+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency with E3 Zuken, NX 3D model, SAP, iPLM, Team Center.
• Proven experience designing and developing system interconnect, complex cable & harness assemblies for high reliability applications.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, identify & communicate risks, and find solutions to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of engineering specifications (IPC-620, ANSI, ASME, MIL-STD-XXX) is a plus.