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Wire Harness Engineer

Berkeley, CA ยท On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

... automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group--57,000 ... Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers on wire harness CAD routing through mechanical ...

Wire Harness Engineer

Berkeley, CA ยท On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

... automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000 ... wire harness designs, and validation testing. Ideally, the harness engineer should have exposure to ...

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 ...

Position OverviewThe Wire Harness Design Engineer will own the mechanical design, routing, packaging, and integration of complex wire harness systems used within large-scale battery energy storage ...

Wire Harness Engineer

San Jose, CA ยท 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 ...

Wire Harness Engineer

San Jose, CA ยท 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 ...

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

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... for customer concerns involving wire harness quality, engineering, and manufacturing ... Two to five years of automotive industry experience, preferably in wire harness manufacturing.

Senior Wire Harness Engineer

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

JOB SUMMARY As a Senior Wire Harness Engineer, you are a core technical contributor responsible for ... gimbals, automotive doors, or similar). * E-CAD Proficiency: Strong proficiency in modern E-CAD ...

Senior Mechanical Harness Engineer

Mountain View, CA ยท On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

Design automotive wire harnesses and busbars using mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks) * Be ... Collaborate with electrical engineers on wire harness design * Incorporate design principles for ...

Senior Wire Harness Engineer

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

JOB SUMMARY As a Senior Wire Harness Engineer, you are a core technical contributor responsible for ... gimbals, automotive doors, or similar). * E-CAD Proficiency: Strong proficiency in modern E-CAD ...

JOB SUMMARY As a Staff Wire Harness Engineer, you are the principal technical authority for the ... Deep familiarity with IPC-WHMA-620 and related aerospace/automotive quality standards. EDUCATION ...

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Wire Harness Engineer

Berkeley, CA โ€ข On-site

ALTEN Technology USA
Engineering Professional Servicesย โ€ขย 10K+ employees

$115K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Define harness requirements, select materials and connectors, and collaborate with mechanical engineers on routing and fixation.

  • Create and maintain 2D electrical harness schematics and draft fabrication, manufacturing, inspection, and assembly drawings.

  • Troubleshoot wire harness bring-up and validation, and communicate project progress and challenges to team members and management.


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.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

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.