electrical engineer- wire harness design

Mach10 Solutions is seeking an Electrical Harness Design Engineer with advanced Zuken expertise to lead end-to-end harness development for high-volume manufacturing.

Job details

• Location: Berkeley, CA onsite
• Salary: USD 4,750 - 5,500 per hour

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize electrical wire harness systems for high-volume production environments.
• Use Zuken to create complete harness schematics, layouts, and assembly documentation.
• Update PCBA layouts and schematics to align with project requirements.
• Contribute to the development of reliable, scalable products for mass manufacturing.
• Choose components and connectors by assessing electrical, mechanical, environmental, and manufacturing constraints.
• Verify designs meet reliability, manufacturing, and certification requirements to maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Requirements

• Demonstrated SME-level mastery of Zuken software.
• Significant experience documenting and designing electrical harnesses.
• Hands-on experience with the layout and schematic design of PCBA assemblies.
• Ability to execute design projects independently without technical oversight.
• Strong foundation in electrical fundamentals, including voltage, current, grounding, electromagnetic considerations, component selection, connector criteria, assembly processes, and PCBA basics.

Technologies

• Zuken

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned Electrical Harness Design Engineer who combines advanced Zuken proficiency with solid PCBA design knowledge. You will own the end-to-end development of electrical harnesses, including schematic capture, layout, and production-ready documentation for a high-volume, scalable manufacturing environment. This role requires a true subject matter expert with autonomy to manage harness and electrical design tasks.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Experience in automotive or other industries with high-volume production.
• Track record of delivering products intended for large-scale manufacturing (millions of units).
• Commitment to reliability, scalability, and manufacturability in final designs.

Additional Knowledge

• Familiarity with environmental protection standards and IP ratings.
• Understanding of electrical certification requirements.
• Proficiency in Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing methodologies.

Primary Focus Areas

• Zuken proficiency
• PCBA design background
• Core electrical fundamentals