Wire Harness Design Engineer

Who is Re:Build AppliedLogix and Re:Build Manufacturing 

Re:Build AppliedLogix provides product OEMs with pioneering embedded systems design services and product commercialization expertise. Our senior team of electronics, software, and mechanical engineers are fluent in a broad range of applications including fuel cell control and battery management systems, precision agriculture, medical devices, automotive and transportation components, and imaging systems with machine vision and AI processing integration. 

The Re:Build AppliedLogix Team provides design expertise for all facets of modern digital product development - with custom analog and digital embedded electronics; VHDL and Verilog targeting FPGAs, embedded software on bare-metal, RTOS or Linux; full-stack application development (Linux and Windows). Our mechanical design capabilities include the packaging of embedded systems, tooling design, and manufacturing process development. 

We are a member of the Re:Build Manufacturing family of industrial businesses combining innovative, enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. Re:Build leverages its deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge performance of its subsidiaries by implementing core technologies across industrial platforms in diversified growth markets. We seek to revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base over the coming years and decades, creating substantial opportunities for our employees and the communities where we operate. 

Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking a versatile Wire Harness Design Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our design services business, collaborating closely with clients to understand their requirements and developing comprehensive wire harness design packages ready for manufacturing. 

This is an on-site / hybrid opportunity based at the Re:Build AppliedLogix development center in Rochester, NY.  

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

What you get to do!  

• Collaborate with clients to gather and understand design requirements for wire harnesses.  
• Review and finalize any missing design inputs, ensuring all specifications are accurately captured.  
• Utilize industry-leading Cadonix Arcadia software tools to create detailed wire harness designs and documentation.  
• Ensure that every design complies with the relevant industry standards and client specifications.  
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to provide necessary support during the production phase.  
• Conduct design reviews and incorporate feedback to optimize designs for functional performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.  
• Maintain thorough documentation throughout the design process. 
• Work in a team environment to develop and refine internal processes to improve design quality.  

 What you will bring to the team 

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in wire harness design. 
• Familiarity with 3D CAD or Electrical Harness Design software (Solidworks Electrical, Zuken, Siemens Capital, etc.)
• Experience with component selection and generating schematics and harness drawings.
• Strong understanding of electrical first-principles, RF/ EMC considerations, wire routing, and wire harness assembly techniques.  
• Familiarity and experience with industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design (e.g., UL, IPC, SAE)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal teams.  
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality designs on schedule. 

Compensation Range: Annual salary for this position is expected to be between $116,000 to $150,000 plus participation in our annual bonus plan and long term incentive plan. The actual pay may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience. 

A Rewarding Career Awaits You 

We are a company that makes a difference in the industries and the communities where we operate. Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company! 

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate 

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, interpersonal level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. 

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275