Wire Harness Design Engineer - US Defense

100% onsite in Sterling Heights, MI

$40-43/hr with a 9/80 work schedule

Long-term contract with full benefits

Special requirements: Must have Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Must have wire harness design experience, This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

About the Role: 

The role of Harness Design Engineer Specialist will be working in our Harness Group and be responsible for helping to designing and constructing Electrical Harness Designs that will be used in our next generation of combat vehicles. 

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role: 

• Designing electrical wiring harnesses to include component selection for connectors, backshells, sleeving, braiding, sealants, boots, transitions, etc.
• Determining harness layout through vehicle and branch points for multi-branch harnesses
• Designing to environmental requirements for temperature, shock, vibration, submergence and exposure to harsh chemicals
• Designing harnesses in Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, working specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology

Secondary Tasks: 

• Working with CAD draftsman to route harnesses in 3D CAD tools (Pro-E and/or NX)
• Working with CAD draftsman to develop released drawings for harnesses, electrical installations, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Working with systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect
• Working with physical architects to define harness routing channels, space claims
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Sought: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year of relevant post graduate work.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio desirable.
• Experience with Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology is desirable.
• Experience with Pro-E Creo desirable.
• Experience with NX desirable.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance if necessary.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• Previous experience with ground combat Vehicle environment is a plus.
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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