Wire Harness Engineer

Posted:
3/19/2025, 11:21:27 AM

Location(s):
Irvine, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

  1. Work cross-functionally to develop the vehicle electrical installation requirements for both the LV and HV systems 
  1. Electrical hardware installation design. Identify suitable hardware placement in the vehicle, designing mounting features, brackets, and anti-vibration solutions.  
  1. 3D wire harness routing; including modelling of connectors, back shells, and other wiring harness components  
  1. Creation of 2D harness manufacturing drawings  
  1. Specify electrical hardware to meet the vehicle system requirements and automotive regulations
  1. Evaluate electrical components to confirm they meet the defined requirements and specifications. 
  1. Lead design reviews for electrical installation and wiring harness design activities 
  1. Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical Installation issues that could arise from development and protype electrical installations. 
  • Extensive wiring harness design in CAD, including 3D routing and 2D harness manufacturing drawings. Ideally NX 
  • Extensive knowledge of OEM / Motorsport electrical wiring systems and the associated wiring standards 
  • Extensive Electro-mechanical design experience  
  • Knowledge of mechanical component design for additive manufacturing 
  • Knowledge of the latest HV hybrid systems (800v) 
  • DFMEA experience 
  • Understanding of functional safety. Ideally ISO262626 
  • Understanding of automotive V-cycle process 
  • Experience of dealing with a network of external suppliers 
  • Experience of working in a highly energetic team and delivering a program to aggressive deadlines  
  • Ability to write technical specification requirements 
  • Ability to read and understand technical documents, drawings, and specifications 
  • Ability to read and process test data  
  • Good time management and self-motivated 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 

 

 

 

Salary Range: $100,000-125,000

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 

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