Systems Engineer I (Wire Harness Circuitry Design)

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.•Saline, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to fill a new role created by upcoming business opportunities from the customer. The company seeks an engineer, preferably with some experience, although it is not required. The selected engineer will undergo a temporary training period at SEWS Detroit Technical Center (Farmington Hills, MI), as well as circuitry-specific training at the customer site, including hands-on exercises, before joining a development team for one of Toyota's upcoming new vehicles. The new team member will be responsible for harness design (circuitry design).

Requirements

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, 0–5 years of experience in automotive design (preferably harness-related).
Must be willing to travel.
The candidate's primary work location will be on-site at the customer's location in York Township, not at Sumitomo's Farmington Hills location.
The candidate must be willing to follow the in-office attendance policy requested by SEWS or the customer.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of automobile electrical design software (Zuken) is a plus.
Japanese bilingual skills are not required but are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Inputs and maintains product design data (wiring specifications and subsystem diagrams) on Toyota's circuitry design system throughout the developmental phases of assigned projects.
Works closely with other departments at Toyota (and SEWS) to maintain the communication levels necessary for project success.
Outputs Toyota data and drawings and distributes them to all necessary locations with timeliness and accuracy.
Visits SEWS manufacturing plants at planned stages of the project to review harness quality and workability, and to explain critical harness points to manufacturing members.
Visits Toyota's manufacturing plants through the customer's RE (Resident Engineer) program to investigate quality and workability problems in the vehicle and apply effective countermeasures.
Understands design quality controls and applies them throughout the harness development process to achieve excellent design quality.
Fully understands the project design schedule and follows it to reach each milestone in a timely manner.
Responsible for understanding Toyota standards and procedures and following them closely throughout the course of assigned projects.
Responsible for understanding SEWS' Design Standards, the Internal Wire Harness Checksheet, and past problem checklists, and applying this knowledge to both initial harness development and harness evaluations.
Understands harness circuitry design and harness components, and can participate in R&D for the next generation of Toyota vehicles.