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Wire Harness Design Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

$75 - $104/hr

Own the electrical architecture of the machine kit, covering power budgeting, protection, grounding, EMC, and rugged wire harness design. * Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate ...

Electrical Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products ... Experience with soldering, electrical wiring, wire harness fabrication, and circuit card ...

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How much do wire harness design jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for wire harness design in Ohio is $47.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.85 and $54.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wire harness design?

A Wire Harness Design job involves creating electrical wiring systems that connect various components in vehicles, machinery, or electronic devices. Designers use CAD software to develop schematics, select appropriate wires and connectors, and ensure compliance with industry standards. They collaborate with engineers and manufacturers to optimize functionality, reliability, and ease of assembly. This role requires knowledge of electrical systems, material specifications, and routing constraints to create efficient designs.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in wire harness design?

As a Wire Harness Designer, your typical day involves creating and updating wiring diagrams, developing detailed CAD models, and coordinating with engineers to ensure all electrical and mechanical interfaces are compatible. You'll often review design specifications, select appropriate materials and connectors, and interact with manufacturing teams to address production challenges. Collaboration is key, as you may also meet with quality engineers, testing teams, and project managers to ensure the harness meets all regulatory and safety requirements. This role offers a combination of technical design work and teamwork, allowing you to see your designs come to life in real-world products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in wire harness design, and why are they important?

To excel in Wire Harness Design, candidates need a strong grasp of electrical engineering principles, schematic reading, and hands-on experience with harness layout, often supported by a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, or E3.series, along with certifications in IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar standards, is highly beneficial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, and attention to detail help designers work effectively with cross-functional teams and ensure high-quality results. These skills are crucial to producing reliable, manufacturable harnesses that meet safety, quality, and industry requirements.

Infographic showing various Wire Harness Design job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,810 per year, or $47.5 per hour.

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SEWS—Ohio Customer Service Center (Marysville, OH).  Although located at SEWS – Ohio Customer Service Center Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work.  Associates are required to work at least three days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:       

  • Control/manage products from Quality, Cost, Design and Delivery scope to achieve defined targets through Product Design activity.
  • Interface with customers on all technical aspects of E&EDS Design. Create 2D WH drawings in Customer’s Catia-V5/V6 based program. Responsible for Design Accuracy of Customer 2D drawing related to specs and guidelines.
  • Countermeasure and troubleshoot electrical problems. Meet customer and internal cost targets through supporting VA/VE investigation.
  • Lead, coordinate, and participate with design reviews to progress design through vehicle development stages.
  • Establish alternative solutions/countermeasures for design review result as it relates to spec requirements, quality concerns, and value added targets.
  • Support new business competition through application engineering of new technology, new products and other value added proposals.
  • Investigate, coordinate, and implement design changes between customer and internal organization.
  • Create supporting documents for Design and present to customer and internal groups.
  • Support with creation of testing specifications to validate products to Customer and Market performance. Support with the scheduling, set-up, reporting and presenting of each test as it relates to test requirement.
  • 10-15% travel required within US (regionally) and Mexico to support product maturation activity. Reasonable overtime required as it relates to customer’s design release schedule and urgent request.

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT:

  • Bachelor's Degree required Engineering or related Technical field (BSEE, BSME preferred).
  • 3-5 years Design and /or Product Development experience. Preferably, wire harness or related products in Automotive industry.
  • CATIA or other ES-CAD system experience preferred
  • Team oriented person with good communication skills and strong self-motivation for self-direction on challenging tasks.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability.  With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics.  SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.  Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems 

About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables.  With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials.  We are a Fortune Global 500 company. 

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric 

**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying. ** 
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V