Electrical Systems Design Engineer - Global Technology Associates
Saline, MI 48176
About the Job
Electrical Systems Design Engineer Wire Harness Development
Location: Saline, MI
Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company-paid holidays and more!
Type of hire: Contract, long-term with ongoing potential.
Travel: 10%
Overtime: 10%
Schedule: Hybrid work arrangement: at least 3 days per week in-office, 2 days remote.
Summary:
The primary responsibility of this role is to design wire harness components and package wire harnesses for deployment on responsible vehicles. Reporting to a Sr. Engineering Manager, this role will support the ES2 department's objectives by ensuring that electrical components meet quality, performance, cost, and timing requirements across multiple vehicle and mobility platforms.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
GTA Questions :
Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.
REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days , depending on customer payment terms.
Location: Saline, MI
Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company-paid holidays and more!
Type of hire: Contract, long-term with ongoing potential.
Travel: 10%
Overtime: 10%
Schedule: Hybrid work arrangement: at least 3 days per week in-office, 2 days remote.
Summary:
The primary responsibility of this role is to design wire harness components and package wire harnesses for deployment on responsible vehicles. Reporting to a Sr. Engineering Manager, this role will support the ES2 department's objectives by ensuring that electrical components meet quality, performance, cost, and timing requirements across multiple vehicle and mobility platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal, external, and international stakeholders in cross-functional teams to design packaging structures, prepare drawings, and manage schedules for complex engineering challenges.
- Manage and lead part development to meet cost, mass, performance, and schedule targets, maintaining high quality and efficiency from project inception through production.
- Communicate clearly and frequently with management teams, project leaders, manufacturing, suppliers, design departments.
- Develop design data in 3D using CATIA v5 and create 2D drawings using Zuken E3 (CR5000) CAD software.
- Participate in meetings with commodity engineers, wire harness supplier engineers, and vehicle assembly members.
- Prepare and maintain process documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
- Fundamental understanding of vehicle development and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with wire harness manufacturing processes and related design challenges.
- At least 5 years of experience collaborating with suppliers.
- Proficiency in CATIA v5 for 3D data and drawing preparation.
- 5+ years of vehicle development experience.
- Strong abilities in planning, scheduling, and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Experience supporting a production vehicle trial.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Documented problem-solving experience.
- Experience with Japanese in vehicle development (Full Model change or Major/Minor model change).
- Proficiency in leading variable workforces or Design-In members.
- Deep understanding of wire harness development or manufacturing processes.
- Experience negotiating with cross-functional departments.
- Experience designing electrical systems/parts, including wire harness routing, wire specification issuance, or vehicle electric architecture.
- Japanese language capability.
GTA Questions :
- Do you have at least 5 years of experience in vehicle development and collaborating with suppliers on electrical components, specifically wire harness design and manufacturing? Please provide examples.
- Are you proficient in using CATIA v5 for 3D data modeling and drawing preparation? How have you applied this software in past projects related to vehicle electrical systems?
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Are you currently working? If yes, why are you currently looking to make a move?
- Based on the job description, what is your desired compensation for this role? Please do not put negotiable.
- When would you be available to interview and start this position, if selected?
- If you currently do not live near the job location and the commute is too far for you, are you willing and able to relocate at your own expense?
- Are you able to work in the U.S. without the need for a Visa, other than a TN Visa for Canadian citizens?
- For submittal purposes, please provide the day and month in which you were born (We do not need the year).
Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.
REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days , depending on customer payment terms.
Source : Global Technology Associates
