What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer - Wiring & Harness position at Volvo Group?
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What You Will Do
As the Senior Wiring and Harness Engineer you will develop complex electrical wiring harness designs across multiple harness families design using software (like Saber/Creo) and inputs from a cross-functional team. You will be responsible for creating harness drawings derived from analytical electrical needs to distribute power and protection to a complex architecture. Heavy emphasis is placed on level of truck knowledge, harness analysis, interaction within department and external organizations, detailed documentation, and report writing. Other areas of expertise include, harness cost analysis, complete schematic releases, planning plant support activities, coordination of designs, utilizing harness quality tools like FMEA and DFA, and checking complete design. This position requires a high level of understanding of circuit functionality, vehicle functions, wiring harness development tools and processes inside a global engineering environment.
Additional Responsibilities
Our team, Wiring Harness, is a critical part of the Electrical Engineering and Vehicle Connectivity (EEVC) department for Volvo Group North America (VGNA). EEVC delivers all electrical and software features for Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the North American market. We work with diesel platforms, electromobility products, automation, and connectivity in a committed effort to drive progress and shape the future landscape of sustainable transportation. We develop and maintain solutions for the North American market in close collaboration with development teams around the world with increased focus on automation and digitalization.
The Wiring Harness team develops and implements complex electrical wiring harness projects within area of assignment including related routing and clipping solutions. We want to make a difference to our customers by providing high quality, safe, and reliable products. We are diverse and passionate team who believe that a culture of learning, mentoring, and professional growth will maximize our individual potential and ultimately deliver the best products to our customers. Our colleagues are the most important part of our business. Everyone matters and plays a critical role in our journey. We are a flexible organization in that we understand today’s working environment. Your office desk may change from day to day by working in an onsite activity-based workspace, in our vehicle prototype workshop, in our manufacturing facilities or even the occasional day to work from home.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
If you have read this far, it’s obvious you are interested and now we look at some self-reflection. We believe that you are a team player with a genuine interest in the automotive industry and how it is continuously evolving. Apply today and join us in shaping the future of the world as we develop diesel, autonomous and electrified vehicle solutions for the transportation industry!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who We Are And What We Believe In
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.
What You Will Do
As the Senior Wiring and Harness Engineer you will develop complex electrical wiring harness designs across multiple harness families design using software (like Saber/Creo) and inputs from a cross-functional team. You will be responsible for creating harness drawings derived from analytical electrical needs to distribute power and protection to a complex architecture. Heavy emphasis is placed on level of truck knowledge, harness analysis, interaction within department and external organizations, detailed documentation, and report writing. Other areas of expertise include, harness cost analysis, complete schematic releases, planning plant support activities, coordination of designs, utilizing harness quality tools like FMEA and DFA, and checking complete design. This position requires a high level of understanding of circuit functionality, vehicle functions, wiring harness development tools and processes inside a global engineering environment.
Additional Responsibilities
- Develop and implement complex electrical wiring harness solutions. Here we are talking about 2D activities such as drawings and schematics but also 3D tasks like harness design.
- Create, update and manage the product technical documentations.
- Ensure design correctness and completeness for all wiring harness releases (according to Volvo standards).
- Secure and analyze input data. Secure release on time.
- Leading wiring design activities (time plan, technical expertise etc.) in collaboration with others wiring and packaging engineers.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and aftermarket teams, product finance, buyers and suppliers to introduce quality design solutions.
- Assist and support current and new production design projects.
- Be proactive when it comes to continuous improvement (process, product, team organization).
Our team, Wiring Harness, is a critical part of the Electrical Engineering and Vehicle Connectivity (EEVC) department for Volvo Group North America (VGNA). EEVC delivers all electrical and software features for Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the North American market. We work with diesel platforms, electromobility products, automation, and connectivity in a committed effort to drive progress and shape the future landscape of sustainable transportation. We develop and maintain solutions for the North American market in close collaboration with development teams around the world with increased focus on automation and digitalization.
The Wiring Harness team develops and implements complex electrical wiring harness projects within area of assignment including related routing and clipping solutions. We want to make a difference to our customers by providing high quality, safe, and reliable products. We are diverse and passionate team who believe that a culture of learning, mentoring, and professional growth will maximize our individual potential and ultimately deliver the best products to our customers. Our colleagues are the most important part of our business. Everyone matters and plays a critical role in our journey. We are a flexible organization in that we understand today’s working environment. Your office desk may change from day to day by working in an onsite activity-based workspace, in our vehicle prototype workshop, in our manufacturing facilities or even the occasional day to work from home.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
- Passion for innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Capable of driving multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven ability to set goals and milestones and deliver own items accordingly.
- An ability to collaborate with project team(s) to meet the established end goal.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement while also being widely trusted as truthful and direct.
- Relentless and versatile learners who welcomes change, analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement.
- Persistence, energy, and drive especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electrical & electronics/mechatronics engineering.
- 5-8 years Electrical Engineering experience.
- Expert knowledge of development processes for wiring harnesses
- SAE, IEEE, and Mil standards
- Strong knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems
- Master's Degree.
- Automotive, Military, Commercial Vehicle engineering experience.
- Experience in Saber and/or Creo.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Competitive base salary company bonus pay structure.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and others.
- 401(k) with employer match, plus additional company contribution.
- Generous Employee Time Off, additional company holidays and volunteering hours.
- Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday living easier, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, and more.
- A culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all.
- An organization that prioritizes employees’ health and well-being.
- Volvo Group University for professional and personal development.
- A global organization with expansive career growth opportunities.
- Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.
- Competency development through established competence based career pathing.
- Multiple automotive electric charging stations.
- Bike racks, walking paths, outdoor dining/seating.
- Employee discounts and perks.
If you have read this far, it’s obvious you are interested and now we look at some self-reflection. We believe that you are a team player with a genuine interest in the automotive industry and how it is continuously evolving. Apply today and join us in shaping the future of the world as we develop diesel, autonomous and electrified vehicle solutions for the transportation industry!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who We Are And What We Believe In
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.
