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Electrical Wiring Architect

Wixom, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field * 7-10 years of automotive electrical or wiring-harness engineering experience * Experience with Capital ...

Workhorse

Electrical Wiring Architect

Wixom, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field * 7-10 years of automotive electrical or wiring-harness engineering experience * Experience with Capital ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for wiring engineer in Michigan is $76,020.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,700.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectWiring EngineerElectrical Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related fieldDiploma or associate degree in electrical technology
Work EnvironmentDesign, planning, and overseeing wiring systems in construction or manufacturingInstallation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring and systems
Industry UsageConstruction, industrial, and engineering firmsManufacturing plants, maintenance departments, and service providers

Wiring Engineers focus on designing and planning electrical wiring systems, requiring engineering credentials, while Electrical Technicians handle installation and maintenance tasks, often with technical diplomas. Both roles are essential in electrical projects but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Wiring Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,020 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Release Engineer II (Wire Harness)

Farmington Hills, MI • Hybrid

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office.  Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work.  Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.   

JOB TITLE: Release Engineer II

BASIC PURPOSE: 

Design and development of wire harnesses for current production programs as well as launching of new programs.                                                              

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Design and release wire harness drawings for Nissan programs utilizing NX (3D) & Harness Designer (2D).
  2. Read and understand vehicle electrical schematics.
  3. Understand / mark-up / sign off on 2D wire harness drawings.
  4. Identify, track and resolve open issues.
  5. Good (positive) communication skills.
  6. Ability to mark up cost studies and other changes points in order to communicate to our customers (internal & external).
  7. Interface directly with our systems engineering team in order to translate changes to the 3D packaging & 2D drawings.
  8. 3D CAD experience is a must.  (NX, CATIA or IDEAS).
  9. Interface with internal SEWS (USA) / SWS (Japan) / K&S (Mexico) / PKI (The Philippines) / SVWS (Vietnam) functional groups.
  10. Support vehicle launches / prototype builds at the customer or Sumitomo manufacturing location. Traveling is a must.                                               

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years experience with wire harness design and packaging (Layout). Wire harness experience is desired; however, any automotive experience could be considered.
  • CAD (3D/2D) experience is required.
  • Good language skills, both verbal and written, Japanese language is a plus

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 


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