Automotive Wire Harness Design Engineer (CATIA - 3 months)

Lumenance•Detroit, MI

42d•Remote

About The Position

Lumenance is seeking qualified engineers with experience designing wire harnesses and packaging electromechanical items in transportation applications (e.g. automotive, aerospace, specialty vehicles) using CATIA V5/V6. This is a 3-month, fully remote contract position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline
Above average ability to use CATIA V5/V6 for the design of wire harnesses and related components (e.g. brackets)
Solid grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering principles applicable to the design of wire harnesses and vehicle electrical systems
Able to interface with team members (system engineers, test engineers, project managers, etc) to ensure electrical system functional requirements are achieved for the project
Able to interface with other functional areas (interior, engine, transmission, etc) to ensure their design constraints are understood and properly considered when designing a harness
Must be able to communicate in English in a technical environment (both written and oral)
Must be able and willing to take initiative to get the job done. You will be working long hours as required to meet critical project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Ability to design plastic and stamped parts independently
Basic FEA skills (modal analysis)

Responsibilities

Independently develop professional, manufacturable, cost effective wire harness designs
Interface with vehicle or equipment electrical system designers to ensure basic electrical requirements are understood and implemented
Develop wire harness routing designs in 3D using CATIA V5/V6. This includes ensuring all harnesses are routed safely and securely and properly connect to applicable electrical units and mating harnesses
Develop clear, readable wire harness drawings (in CATIA V5/V6) conforming to customer and industry drafting standards
Interface with wire harness suppliers to address Design for Manufacturability issue
Design brackets and other mounting fixtures to secure wire harnesses and related electromechanical devices in the vehicle