Drafter (Electrical)
About The Position
The Electrical Drafter supports the development and execution of ENC transit bus platforms, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, and diesel vehicles. The role develops, documents, and maintains electrical schematics, wiring harness designs, and 3D electrical routing models using SolidWorks Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical 3D. It translates electrical system requirements into accurate, manufacturable drawings, harness layouts, routing models, and build documentation for prototype and production vehicle builds. This onsite position is based at ENC’s headquarters in Riverside, California. The drafter coordinates closely with U.S. and international engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams. The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth, hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career pathways.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Drafting, Electrical Technology, Design Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience creating electrical schematics and wiring harness documentation.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience with SolidWorks Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical 3D.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the automotive, transit, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, aerospace, or industrial equipment industries.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain detailed 2D electrical schematics using SolidWorks Electrical.
- Develop and maintain 2D wiring harness schematics, including wire numbering, connector definitions, terminal assignments, splice documentation, and circuit identification.
- Generate production-ready harness manufacturing drawings and build packages.
- Create full-scale (1:1) harness layouts for manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Produce annotated harness drawings with dimensions, breakout locations, connector details, wire lengths, coverings, labels, and assembly instructions.
- Develop and maintain 3D electrical routing models within SolidWorks Electrical 3D.
- Route vehicle wiring harnesses through complex vehicle structures while considering packaging, serviceability, and manufacturing requirements.
- Create, maintain, and manage intelligent connector libraries and smart electrical components for schematic capture and 3D routing applications.
- Validate harness routing against vehicle packaging constraints and installation requirements.
- Create and maintain electrical bills of materials and wire lists.
- Support engineering change requests and engineering change orders by updating electrical documentation and maintaining revision control.
- Ensure compliance with company drawing standards, electrical design practices, and document control requirements.
- Support prototype builds, troubleshooting activities, production releases, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain CAD libraries for connectors, terminals, wire types, harness coverings, and electrical symbols.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage (including FSA and HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and twelve paid holidays.
- Employee referral program.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career pathways within manufacturing operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
