Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company · 5 hours ago
Vehicle Electrical Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$50/hr - $55/hrYoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with experience in vehicle wiring design across automotive, aerospace, or marine platforms. This role focuses on full-lifecycle development of custom harnesses for next-generation vehicles, involving both 3D routing and 2D schematics.
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Hiring Manager
Guillermo Ruvalcaba
Responsibilities
Design and route custom vehicle harnesses using 3D CAD tools within a constantly evolving architecture
Generate 2D layout and harness drawings using tools such as Mentor Graphics Capital
Participate in peer reviews for both 2D and 3D designs in alignment with internal engineering guidelines
Select appropriate components such as terminals, connectors, wires, and coverings
Collaborate with Tier 1 suppliers on quoting, manufacturability reviews, and harness production
Coordinate routing and attachment locations within the overall vehicle packaging environment
Interface with OEM partners to align and inform their vehicle wiring architecture
Provide guidance on troubleshooting and repair of wiring systems
Qualification
Required
Proven experience delivering multiple wiring harness designs across vehicle platforms, including support through launch and revision cycles
Proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 Electrical Workbench for 3D harness modeling
Background in wiring engineering, including wire sizing, voltage drop calculations, and schematic design
Experience contributing to DFMEAs and design validation plans (DVPs)
Preferred
Experience with electrical component libraries and configuration management
Familiarity with the Capital Logic toolset for schematic creation
Knowledge of harness troubleshooting, warranty tracking, or post-production repair
Understanding of wiring manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) considerations
Ownership of wiring harness designs from concept through production
Experience working in fast-paced R&D or emerging automotive tech environments
Companies to consider for ideal candidate profiles include: Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Zoox, Cruise, Apple SPG, and suppliers such as Yazaki, Lear, Aptiv, and Amphenol
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
MetLife Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
Referral Bonus Programs
Certification and training opportunities
Company
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
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1001-5000 employees
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