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Harness Design Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Chillicothe, IL Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Seeking an experienced Electrical Systems & Harness Design Engineer to support the development of harnesses on construction and mining equipment. This role will focus on new product development and support electrical systems and wiring harness development.
  • Design and develop electrical systems and wiring harnesses for new equipment programs and retrofit kits. Create electrical wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and routing, including high/low voltage connectors.
  • Integrate sensors, controllers, and harnesses into machine platforms using CAD, ensuring proper fit and function.
  • Develop routed electrical solutions that meet functional, environmental, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust designs.
  • Gather and clarify technical requirements from stakeholders and translate them into executable work packages.
  • Serve as the onsite technical lead, coordinating execution and distributing work to an offshore engineering team.
  • Review and validate designs, drawings, and documentation produced by offshore resources.
  • Generate detailed design documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), connector tables, and wiring specifications.
  • Support build, test, and validation activities as needed.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and best practices.
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience designing electrical systems and wiring harnesses.
  • Experience supporting both new product development and retrofit programs.
  • Strong understanding of routed systems, sensors, and electrical integration on heavy equipment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate work across multiple locations.
  • Prior exposure to global engineering teams and offshore delivery models.
  • Proficiency in Creo for 3D modeling and wiring harness design, understanding of electrical schematics, and knowledge of EMC/EMI standards.
  • Familiarity with Creo CAD tools and harness design best practices.
  • Previous CAT Harness Design experience.

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