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Cirrus Aircraft

Electrical Engineer 2

Duluth, MN

$81K - $122K/yr

Assist the Electrical Engineering department with the design,integration, and testing of electrical systems and wire harness on Cirrus aircraft and/or testbenches. Systems include power generation ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Electrical Engineer 2

Duluth, MN · On-site

$81K - $122K/yr

Overview Assist the Electrical Engineering department with the design,integration, and testing of electrical systems and wire harness on Cirrus aircraft and/or testbenches. Systems include power ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Electrical Engineer 2

Duluth, MN · On-site

OverviewAssist the Electrical Engineering department with the design,integration, and testing of electrical systems and wire harness on Cirrus aircraft and/or testbenches. Systems include power ...

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How much do harness design jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for harness design in Minnesota is $48.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.00 and $56.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a harness design?

A Harness Design job involves designing, developing, and documenting electrical wiring harnesses used in vehicles, aircraft, machinery, or other electrical systems. Engineers in this role create schematics, select appropriate wiring, connectors, and protective components, and ensure compliance with industry standards. They collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to integrate harnesses into the overall system efficiently. Additionally, they may use CAD software like AutoCAD, CATIA, or Capital Harness for design and simulation.

What does a harness design do?

A typical day in Harness Design involves creating and reviewing harness layouts, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure proper integration within larger systems, and updating technical documentation. You’ll spend significant time working with CAD software, answering design queries, and participating in meetings to resolve engineering challenges. Many roles also require you to coordinate with manufacturing teams to address assembly concerns or support prototype builds. This dynamic environment provides constant opportunities for problem-solving and learning, especially as project requirements or industry standards evolve.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in harness design?

To excel in Harness Design, you need expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering principles, proficiency in CAD software, and a strong understanding of wiring standards, often backed by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry-specific design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, or Capital Harness and certifications like IPC/WHMA-A-620 are highly valued. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective collaboration skills are essential to efficiently work with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial to ensure that harnesses are safely designed, compliant with regulations, and integrate seamlessly into complex systems.

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Infographic showing various Harness Design job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,794 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Wire Harness Designer / Design Technologist - Off-Highway Equipment

Rogers Freels & Associates Inc

Eden Prairie, MN

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will be located at our Eden Prairie, MN engineering headquarters.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Design Engineer

This individual would work within our electrical and product line teams on design, routing and integration of electrical wiring systems.  Items include harness design, layout and mechanical integration. In addition to CAD physical modeling, there are the creation/layout of electrical wiring schematics and electrical sub-systems.  RFA Engineering works with variety products across an array of equipment ranging from the Agricultural, Construction, Industrial Power, Power Sports, Lawn and Garden and others. This development effort may include integration design, routing, issue resolution, coordination with suppliers, and much more.

Responsibilities

  • Layout and design electrical wiring systems for various equipment via CAD.
  • Hands on experience within our prototype harness shop.
  • Test and validate harness designs.
  • Create full electrical schematics for mobile equipment.
  • Optimize electrical component selection to achieve cost targets and machine performance.
  • Work with suppliers and manufacturing to provide the specifications for production launch.
  • Work closely with vendors to optimize component selection

Requirements

  • Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Associates with related electrical experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to thrive in a team environment

Desired Attributes

  • Knowledge of electrical components such as batteries, starters, alternators, rocker switches, relays, solenoids, sensors, actuators, and connectors.
  • Some knowledge of electrical wire harness circuits and routing.
  • Experience writing functional, performance, and durability requirements.
  • Experience working with suppliers in the application of electrical components.
  • Experience in 3-D Modeling Software
  • Familiarity with operating Construction, Forestry, or Ag off-road equipment a plus.

Pay Range: $60,000-$70,000 – Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie, MN, branch office in Dubuque, IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Short-Term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
  • Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly