Sr. Electrical Harness Engineer

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

We are seeking an Electrical & Wiring Harness Design Engineer to support the design, development, routing, integration, and release of electrical systems and wiring harnesses for construction and mining equipment. The engineer will be responsible for electrical schematics, harness design, routing, packaging, component integration, and validation activities while ensuring reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and compliance with engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in mobile equipment electrical systems, wiring harness design, electrical integration, and machine-level electrical architecture.

Duties & Responsibilites

Design and develop wiring harnesses and electrical distribution systems for heavy equipment.Create and maintain:Wiring harness drawingsHarness routing layoutsElectrical schematicsInstallation drawingsConnector and splice documentationDesign harness routing considering:Bend radius requirementsClamping requirementsHeat protectionAbrasion protectionServiceabilityManufacturing requirementsSupport machine-level electrical architecture development.Integrate electrical components including:SensorsSwitchesControllers (ECMs)DisplaysRelaysPower distribution modulesDevelop and maintain electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs).Perform packaging and clearance studies using 3D CAD tools.Support prototype builds and production implementation.Troubleshoot electrical and harness-related issues during machine builds and field testing.Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.Collaborate with controls, software, hydraulics, structures, and manufacturing teams.Ensure compliance with OEM and industry electrical standards.
Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.5+ years of experience in electrical design and wiring harness development

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of:Wiring harness designHarness routingElectrical schematicsConnector selectionElectrical integrationExperience with electrical CAD tools and harness development software.Understanding of vehicle electrical systems and power distribution.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with heavy equipment, automotive, agricultural, commercial vehicle, or off-highway products.Experience using:Capital Harness (Mentor Graphics)VeSysZuken E3Creo CablingAutoCAD ElectricalKnowledge of:CAN/J1939 communication protocolsEMC/EMI requirementsElectrical validation and testing