Junior Harness Design Engineer

  • Sterling Heights
  • Contract
  • Fri Dec 5 21:08:51 2025
  • BBBH87275

Job Title: Junior Harness Design Engineer

Job Location: Sterling Heights Michigan 48310

Onsite Requirements:

  • Degreed Electrical Engineer
  • Hands-On Wiring / Harness Design Experience
  • Capital Harness (CHS) Experience – or Ability to Learn Quickly

Job Description:

  • Ideally looking for Degreed Electrical Engineers, Harness experience with CAD tools background (MG Capital Harness would be great, but Creo/UG/Solidworks, etc is acceptable as well).
  • Not a CAD Designer role but needs to understand 3D CAD modeling.
  • Looking for conceptual electrical engineering knowledge, BOMs and part selection experience.
  • Please reference the previous hired Harness Design Engineering candidates.

Responsibilities:

  • Designing electrical wiring harnesses to include component selection for connectors, backshells, sleeving, braiding, sealants, boots, transitions, etc.
  • Determining harness layout through vehicle and branch points for multi-branch harnesses.
  • Designing to environmental requirements for temperature, shock, vibration, submergence and exposure to harsh chemicals.
  • Designing harnesses in Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, working specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology.
  • Working with CAD draftsman to route harnesses in 3D CAD tools (Pro-E and/or NX).
  • Working with CAD draftsman to develop released drawings for harnesses, electrical installations, wiring diagrams, etc.
  • Working with systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect.
  • Working with physical architects to define harness routing channels, space claims.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 1 year of relevant post graduate work.
  • Ability to balance cost/schedule/technical priorities.
  • Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required to complete critical tasks.
  • Experience with Microsoft Visio desirable.
  • Experience with Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology is desirable.
  • Experience with Pro-E Creo desirable.
  • Experience with NX desirable.
  • Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong multi-tasking skills.
  • Strong record keeping skills.
  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance if necessary.

  • **This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role**