Staff Wire Harness Design Engineer
ALSO
- Palo Alto
- On-site
- Posted
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Responsibilities
- Own the development of vehicle-level interconnect diagrams.
- Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to define, route, and integrate harnesses into tightly packaged 3D environments.
- Design wire harnesses using 3D CAD (ideally CATIA), ensuring proper mechanical fit, clearances, install paths, and serviceability.
- Select appropriate conductors and connectors based on power requirements, signal integrity, and environmental targets—helping to define those targets where needed.
- Build and modify prototype harnesses using hand tools, 3D-printed parts, and bench equipment; support rapid iteration and debugging.
- Guide the harness from concept to production, including architecture, design, sourcing, testing, validation, and manufacturing.
- Work with contract manufacturers to ensure proper build quality, define test protocols, and support root cause analysis of field and production issues.
What You'll Bring
- 5+ year track record of electromechanical product development with a focus on wire harness assemblies in automotive or robotics applications.
- Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of mechanics, materials, thermals, and connector design.
- Deep expertise in 3D CAD modeling, drafting, GD&T and utilizing PLM systems for doc and release control.
- Demonstrated success launching components and assemblies with intricate high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, forging, etc..
- Formal mechanical engineering education with focus on hardware design and development.
- Experience in root cause analysis, looking at field failures, diagnosing issues.
The salary for this position ranges from
$180,000 to $230,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Perks & Benefits
- Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
- One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
- Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
- Flexible time off
401(k) match
- Why ALSO.
- We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.
- We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
- Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.
