Wire Harness Engineer – 3D CAD Designer

JOB TITLE: Wire Harness Engineer – 3D CAD Designer
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $60 - 70/hr.
DURATION: 6 months

• 2–4 years of hands‑on experience in wire harness design and 3D CAD modeling, with strong proficiency in CATIA V5/V6.
• Experience designing wire harness routing and electrical/electronic enclosures, including layout, packaging, and manufacturable documentation (2D/3D drawings, BOMs).
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver released hardware products.

For this role, you’ll collaborate with a world‑class team with diverse backgrounds in areas such as AI, robotics, machine learning, controls, computer vision, simulation, design, and automated testing. You will be challenged to rethink what it means for hardware design to develop a purpose‑built vehicle that drives itself. You will have the chance to manifest your creativity and make a big difference in the final product.

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Wire Harness Engineer with strong experience in 3D CAD design to develop wire harness routing and design, along with mechanical design of electronic enclosures and electrical boxes. This role requires proficiency in 3D modeling tools, an understanding of electrical systems, and the ability to work cross‑functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

• Design and develop 3D wire harness models using CATIA V5/V6, ensuring quality, compliance, and manufacturability.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings and documentation for wire harness assemblies, routing, and installation.
• Design electronic enclosures and electrical boxes, including mounting and interface features, for use in various environments.
• Collaborate with engineers to interpret schematics and/or sketches and convert them into accurate, manufacturable 3D harness designs.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards for safety, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), connector pinouts, wire tables, and cable schedules.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting of harness assemblies and enclosures.
• Interface with suppliers and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and support production transitions.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in wire harness design and 3D CAD modeling.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6.
• Experience designing electrical/electronic boxes, including layout and packaging of components.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and connector systems.
• Demonstrated release of hardware products with firmware/software dependencies.
• Experience with JIRA.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, defense, or industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations in wire routing and enclosure design.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping methods for enclosures (3D printing, CNC machining).
• Experience with industry technologies and protocols including CAN, Automotive Ethernet, A2B, and power distribution.
• Solid understanding of wiring standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, MIL-STD, or similar).
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full‑time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.