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Electrical Cable & Harness Design Engineer

Applicantz
Fremont, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

This is a 24-month long term onsite contract in Fremont, CA 94538.


We are looking for a professional with strong skills in CAD and a desire in packaging wire harnesses and electronic modules. The ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.


Top Skills:

  1. Zuken E3
  2. Cable Design & Drafting
  3. Team Center PLM or NX CAD are a plus


Qualifications:

  • Understanding of mechanical and electronic parts, components, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Demonstrated experience with system interconnect, cable, and wire harness designs.
  • Experience creating 2D drawings to be used by production and manufacturing.
  • Must have basic drafting knowledge: dimensioning and view projections.
  • Ability to read and comprehend electrical component specification and validate proper usage as per design requirements.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline with 3 years of related experience.
  • Proficiency with E3 Zuken, NX 3D model, SAP, iPLM, TeamCenter.
  • Proven experience designing and developing system interconnect, complex cable & harness assemblies for high reliability applications.
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, identify & communicate risks, and find solutions to meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of engineering specifications (IPC-620, ANSI, ASME, MIL-STD-XXX) is a plus.


Responsibilities:

  • Design manufacturing documents in E3 Zuken CAD software (wire list, cable & wire harness assembly, enclosure schematics, and system interconnect diagram, BOM).
  • Translate system schematics into wiring diagrams and harnesses.
  • Design cables & harnesses for voltage and current rating characteristics to ensure reliability.
  • Choose connectors, pins, cables, conductor gauge sizing, strain relief, shielding, MBD, and design the same into cable & harness assemblies into complex systems.


Our Client is a Fortune 350 company that engages in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment.

Salary : $64

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