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Harness Design Engineer
Job Description
Primary Tasks:
- Designing electrical wiring harnesses to include component selection for connectors, backshells, sleeving, braiding, sealants, boots, transitions, etc.
- Determining harness layout through vehicle and branch points for multi-branch harnesses
- Designing to environmental requirements for temperature, shock, vibration, submergence and exposure to harsh chemicals
- Designing harnesses in Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, working specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology
Secondary Tasks:
- Working with CAD draftsman to route harnesses in 3D CAD tools (Pro-E and/or NX)
- Working with CAD draftsman to develop released drawings for harnesses, electrical installations, wiring diagrams, etc.
- Working with systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect
- Working with physical architects to define harness routing channels, space claims
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 7 years of relevant post graduate work requried.
- Ability to balance cost/schedule/technical priorities.
- Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required to complete critical tasks.
- Experience with Microsoft Visio desirable.
- Experience with Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology is desirable.
- Experience with Pro-E Creo desirable.
- Experience with NX desirable.
- Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong multi-tasking skills.
- Strong record keeping skills.
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance if necessary.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.