What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical harness engineer (Wire harness) position at Global Connect Technologies?
Role: Harness engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of spider wiring harnesses for autonomous vehicle systems
Create and release 2D/3D harness drawings, schematics, and documentation
Define and manage harness architecture, routing, packaging, and integration within vehicle platforms
Support prototype builds, first-article development, and iterative design improvements
Plan and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP) and validation testing (DVPR)
Ensure compliance with automotive standards, quality, and safety requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing
Work on vehicle networking systems (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) and signal integrity
Support transition from prototype to production, including supplier interaction and manufacturing readiness
Troubleshoot and resolve integration and field issues related to harness systems
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5 years of experience in automotive wiring harness design and development
Strong experience with harness design tools (e.g., CATIA, NX, Capital Harness, Zuken, VeSys, Creo)
Hands-on experience with DVP/DVPR, validation testing, and prototype builds
Solid understanding of vehicle electrical architecture (HV/LV systems)
Experience with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Proven ability to work across the full product lifecycle (concept to production)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision