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Carbon Robotics

Wiring Harness Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

... backshells, cable and wire) of electrical harnesses for power distribution, grounding, RF ... automotive wiring harnesses * Experience with high voltage (40kV+) and/or 240V harnessing design ...

Keltia Design

WH DE Linkedin-Apr 2024

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Electrical Wire Harness (System Integration) - Feb 2024-1909 - Remote work, CA We have an immediate opening for an Electrical Wire Harness Design Engineer with our client in Los Angeles area in CA ...

Vast

Senior Harness Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$109K - $147K/yr

Vast is looking for a Harness Design Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Harness Design to ... Develop the electro-mechanical design of flight wire harnesses for the Haven space station.

Slope

Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$146K - $194K/yr

Act as lead Wire Harness Design Engineer for R&D teams * Provide the engineering expertise to design, fabricate and integrate harnesses systems and represent the harness discipline on a project

ALTEN Technology USA

Wire Harness Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

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 ...

Astro Digital

Harness Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Produce and own harness design documentation including wire lists, schematics, connectors, drawings, and routing diagrams using tools * Author and maintain engineering specifications, manufacturing ...

Vast

Senior Harness Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$135K - $190K/yr

Vast is looking for a Harness Design Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Harness Design to ... Develop the electro-mechanical design of flight wire harnesses for the Haven space station.

ALTEN Technology USA

Wire Harness Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

... automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group--57,000 ... You will be part of a rapidly growing team responsible for PCBA design, component selection, wire ...

ALTEN Technology USA

Wire Harness Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

... automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000 ... You will be part of a rapidly growing team responsible for PCBA design, component selection, wire ...

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Wire Harness Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$125K - $225K/yr

We are looking for an Electrical Hardware Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of wire harness and electrical interconnect systems for humanoid robotic platforms. This role ...

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How much do automotive wire harness design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for automotive wire harness design engineer in the United States is $49.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.87 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an automotive wire harness design engineer do?

An Automotive Wire Harness Design Engineer is responsible for designing the wiring systems that connect electrical and electronic components in vehicles. Their work involves creating detailed schematics, selecting materials, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. They also collaborate with other engineers to integrate wiring systems into vehicle designs, troubleshoot issues, and help optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and reliability. This role is critical for supporting the functionality and safety of modern vehicles' electrical systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an automotive wire harness design engineer?

To thrive as an Automotive Wire Harness Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, understanding of automotive electrical systems, and typically a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency with CAD software (such as CATIA or AutoCAD), wiring diagram tools, and knowledge of industry standards like ISO and SAE are essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and address complex design challenges. These skills ensure reliable, safe, and efficient wire harness designs that meet automotive industry requirements.

What are some common challenges automotive wire harness design engineers face when collaborating with cross-functional teams?

Automotive Wire Harness Design Engineers often work closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure harness designs meet both functional and production requirements. One common challenge is balancing the need for optimal routing and integration within tight vehicle spaces while accommodating last-minute changes from other departments. Effective communication and proactive problem-solving are essential, as design modifications can impact electrical performance, manufacturability, and cost. Adapting to evolving industry standards and working with global teams across different time zones may also require strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

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Wiring Harness Engineer

Seattle, WA • On-site

Carbon Robotics
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Job description

As a Wiring Harness Engineer at Carbon Robotics be a key part of the team that designs and lays out the wiring interconnect system, testing new systems and iterating on designs with your mechanical and software peers. You'll develop system layouts, block diagrams, BOMs, and schematics in CAD, and provide manufacturing support to our CM partners. You'll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm - to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products.

What you'll do:

  • Work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team to design revolutionary products
  • Responsible for the design (including selection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire) of electrical harnesses for power distribution, grounding, RF, communication and high-speed data signal
  • Quickly prototype, troubleshoot, and iterate designs for the electrical wiring systems with ownership and deep collaboration
  • Design and integration of harness routing and support brackets and writing work instructions for hardware installation
  • Support the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses during initial engineering development all the way through post sales support
  • Deliver results through project planning, task management and delegation and problem solving efforts to iterate quickly
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:
  • 3+ years experience as Electrical Engineer designing wiring harness for large electrical systems
  • Experience with Capital Harness design software is required
  • Experience with Altium Harness design is a plus
  • Experience working with contract manufacturing for wiring harnesses
  • Experience with vehicle or automotive wiring harnesses
  • Experience with high voltage (40kV+) and/or 240V harnessing design highly preferred but not required
  • Experience designing wiring systems for harsh outdoor environments w/ EMI
  • Experience with SOLIDWORKS highly preferred but not required
  • Experience with Jira is a plus
  • Hands on experience in hardware debug and automated verification
  • Experience with PLCs and industrial sensors/controllers a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team to achieve timely objectives
  • Awareness of industry standards and regulations (SAE, ISO, IPC, etc.)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams
  • BS+ in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field


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