Harness Design Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

  • Chillicothe, IL
  • 29 days ago

    Highlights

    Roles & Responsibilities: Seeking an experienced Electrical Systems & Harness Design Engineer to support the development of harnesses on construction and mining equipment. Create electrical wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and routing, including high/low voltage connectors.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChillicothe, IL

    Description

    Roles & Responsibilities:
    • Seeking an experienced Electrical Systems & Harness Design Engineer to support the development of harnesses on construction and mining equipment. This role will focus on new product development and support electrical systems and wiring harness development.
    • Design and develop electrical systems and wiring harnesses for new equipment programs and retrofit kits. Create electrical wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and routing, including high/low voltage connectors.
    • Integrate sensors, controllers, and harnesses into machine platforms using CAD, ensuring proper fit and function.
    • Develop routed electrical solutions that meet functional, environmental, and manufacturing requirements.
    • Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust designs.
    • Gather and clarify technical requirements from stakeholders and translate them into executable work packages.
    • Serve as the onsite technical lead, coordinating execution and distributing work to an offshore engineering team.
    • Review and validate designs, drawings, and documentation produced by offshore resources.
    • Generate detailed design documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), connector tables, and wiring specifications.
    • Support build, test, and validation activities as needed.
    • Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and best practices.
    Education & Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
    • Proven experience designing electrical systems and wiring harnesses.
    • Experience supporting both new product development and retrofit programs.
    • Strong understanding of routed systems, sensors, and electrical integration on heavy equipment.
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate work across multiple locations.
    • Prior exposure to global engineering teams and offshore delivery models.
    • Proficiency in Creo for 3D modeling and wiring harness design, understanding of electrical schematics, and knowledge of EMC/EMI standards.
    • Familiarity with Creo CAD tools and harness design best practices.
    • Previous CAT Harness Design experience.

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