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Description

Typical Day in the Role

This position has the ability to be mostly a remote work position.

• Purpose of the Team: This team is responsible for the low voltage harness schematic design which is essentially defining the endpoints of the of the circuits where everything should go. They also focus on inputs, outputs, variant management and generating complexity for particular harnesses.

• Key projects: This role will contribute to Mid-size/ Core activity - the technical specialist will be cleaning up the current component library and also defining the connection strategy for Lucid.

We are currently seeking a Staff Wire Harness Component Engineer. This position requires an experienced professional to work with hardware engineering teams and suppliers to define requirements for our LV harness components, including connectors, terminals, seals, grommets, plastic parts, etc. You will also be working with the architecture team and supply chain on defining the Lucid LV interconnect strategy. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Role

+ Work with hardware engineering teams and suppliers to define harness component requirements.

+ Create and maintain harness component library for connectors, terminals, seals, clips, coverings, etc.

+ Work with mechanical engineering teams on solving package issues and finalizing connector selection.

+ Work with suppliers on custom component development.

+ Report and escalate issues as appropriate and participate in triaging of issues with different teams and harness suppliers.

+ Participate in the design of a world class engineering effort to bring electric vehicles to a new level of refinement.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 10 overall years of experience in the field.

• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor of Science in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Computer Science or other related fields

Looking for a candidate who has been doing this type of work for at least 6+ years at an OEM level or tier 1. Ideal candidate has design exp, ability to build from scratch, industry knowledge and exp.

1. Connector/terminal design and common specs

2. Component library creation

3. Future technology for harness cost reduction, mass reduction, and automation

+ At least 5+ years of automotive experience

+ Proven knowledge in vehicle harness development

+ Proven experience with harness tools such as Capital, Zuken, Catia Electrical, or others.

+ Detailed knowledge of relevant format such as kbl, xml and others

+ Harness packaging experience

+ Harness manufacturing experience

+ Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

+ In depth knowledge of existing automotive standards such as USCAR, LV214, etc.

+ Knowledge of high speed data interfaces as automotive ethernet, coax, USB, and LVDS.

+ Ability to travel to suppliers for working meetings and first article inspection.

+ Ability to travel to the US to support meetings and builds.

Advantageous

+ Ability to identify and communicate risks, mitigate and drive issues to closure

+ Attention to detail, ability to prioritize

+ Ability to build stuff with your hands

+ Knowledge of existing harnessing and interconnect strategies for various OEMs.

+ Knowledge of emerging harness technologies and industry trends.

+ Ability to think outside the box and continually push the boundary of automotive harnessing in the pursuit of lower cost, lower mass, and automation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in the areas of Mechanical,

Electrical, Manufacturing, Computer Science or other related fields

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Southfield,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.