EPITEC
POSITION:
Electrical Design Engineer – Harness Routing
JOB TYPE:
W2 – Full Time – Contract
LOCATION:
Onsite – Pontiac, Illinois
PAY RANGE:
$53–$58
JOB SUMMARY FOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER:
Seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support harness routing and detailing for off-highway trucks. This role requires strong technical expertise in Creo, Teamcenter, and electrical systems, along with excellent communication skills for collaborating with peers and product groups. The ideal candidate will have experience in wire harness routing, reading electrical schematics, and supporting engineering processes such as FMEAs and cost rollups.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS:
- Assignment Duration: 12-month contract (potential extension)
- Work Arrangement: Fully onsite
- Budget: $42–$46 per hour
- Reason for Request: Addition due to recent organizational reorg
- Start Date: 12/01/2025
- Travel: 0–25% (domestic, business need only)
DEPARTMENT AND ROLE OVERVIEW:
- Purpose & Structure: Part of the product engineering team supporting off-highway truck development.
- Typical Day:
- Use Creo and Electric Lines/Pro Cabling for harness routing
- Detail and check prints
- Support cost rollups, FMEA, TFCs, and other engineering responsibilities
- Task Breakdown:
- 70% harness routing and detailing
- 20% documentation and checking prints
- 10% cross-functional collaboration
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and review harness routing designs using Creo and Teamcenter
- Interpret and apply electrical schematics
- Support engineering processes including FMEA and cost analysis
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy and compliance
- Maintain attention to detail and proactively seek solutions
INTERVIEW & HIRING PROCESS:
- Interview Start: Immediately
- Format:
- Round 1: Phone panel
- Round 2: Virtual panel
- Anticipated Start Date: 12/01/2025
SKILLS AND TOOLS:
Top 3 Technical Skills:
- Extensive experience with Creo, Teamcenter, and Fluid Lines
- Wire harness routing and electrical schematic interpretation
- FMEA execution
Additional Skills:
- Strong communication (verbal and written)
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Motivation and self-drive to seek out answers
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Years of Experience: 8+ years
- Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Preferred: Master’s or PhD
DISQUALIFIERS:
- Lack of Creo and harness routing experience
- No experience with electrical schematics
- Poor communication or inability to work onsite