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Torrey Holistics

wire harness engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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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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 ...

ND DEFENSE LLC

Wire Harness Assembler

West Point, MS · On-site

$17/hr

Read and interpret engineering drawings, wire harness diagrams, wire lists, BOMs, and assembly work orders. * Identify discrepancies between drawings and physical hardware and escalate to lead or ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead engineer wire harness in the United States is $123,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lead Engineer Wire Harness vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectLead Engineer Wire HarnessElectrical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, certifications like IPC/WHMA-A-620Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, similar certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, automotive, aerospace industries, hands-on assembly and designDesign, testing, research in various industries, office and lab settings
ResponsibilitiesLeading wire harness design, overseeing manufacturing, ensuring quality standardsDesigning electrical systems, circuit analysis, system integration

The Lead Engineer Wire Harness focuses on designing and managing wire harness assemblies, often in manufacturing settings, while the Electrical Engineer has a broader role in designing electrical systems across various industries. Both roles require similar technical credentials and certifications, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Lead Engineer Wire Harness job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,784 per year, or $59.5 per hour.

Electrical Design Engineer - Wire Harness (Creo)

Sterling Heights, MI • On-site

Geologics Corporation
IT Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$62.50/hr

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Job description

Job Details Engineering

Electrical Design Engineer - Wire Harness (Creo) - Sterling Heights, MI - Posted: 6/2/2026 - Job Description - Job ID# 16205

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Contractor

Role: Electrical Design Engineer - Wire Harness (Creo) Client: DOD-Aerospace Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Hybrid) Duration: 1-year contract Hourly Rate: up to$62.50/hr (W2, non-benefited) You must be a US Citizen to apply. Position Description:
  • Performs design and drafting of electrical components, including wiring harnesses and line replace units (LRUs).
  • Performs design and drafting of mechanical parts, such as brackets, in support of electrical equipment packaging.
  • Designs, routes, and integrates complex wiring harnesses throughout an entire vehicle.
  • Flattens and dimensions wiring harness models.
  • Packages and integrates electrical components within an entire vehicle.
  • Assesses available space within a vehicle, determines routing paths of wiring harnesses, and coordinates with other stakeholders to finalize vehicle component packaging.
  • Produces models and drawings in accordance with established modeling and drafting requirements.
  • Submits models and drawings into the peer review and release process.
  • Incorporates and dispositions peer review feedback.
  • This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days on site per week.
Required Skills:
  • 2+ years of experience with modeling and drafting in Creo Parametric
  • 5+ years of experience in Electrical and Mechanical Design/Drafting, with emphasis on wiring harness and cabling systems
  • Experience routing wiring harnesses in Creo Parametric
  • Experience using Creo Pro-Cable for harness design and drawing generation
  • Experience designing and routing wiring harnesses/cable assemblies
  • Understanding of electrical cabling, connectors, and harness integration
  • Experience working with wire routing data (e.g., Siemens Capital Harness or similar)
  • Understanding of MIL-STD-100, ANSI Y14.5/14.41, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Working knowledge of military electrical connector and electrical cabling specifications.
  • The Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment for this position requires highly cooperative team working skills, as well as very good oral and written communication skills.
Experience Required:
  • 5 years of design in Creo Parametric
  • 2 years of design in Creo Pro-Cable
Required Education:

Associate Degree in a relevant technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; plus a minimum of 9 years' experience; or relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus an additional 5 years' experience

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