Description:

Ownership of vehicle harnesses and power distribution systems for prototype vehicles

. Understand and document functionality of each subsystem contained in a vehicle as it

pertains to wiring and power distribution

. Lend system knowledge and expertise to help with component selection for each

subsystem

. Create harness topologies, CAN architecture layouts, fuse and relay box layouts, etc.

. Create, organize and maintain device lists to support wire harness development

. Gather and document all electrical information relevant to wire harness development for

each device

. Decide various control units’ pinouts based on datasheets and other supporting

documentation

. Create wire harness schematics based on required pinouts, considering safety and other

regulatory requirements

. Create wire cut lists, harness BOMs, flattened 2D drawings, incl. release of these

documents into a PLM system

. Provide guidance to manufacturing on required crimp tools for harness builds, as needed

. Provide wiring harness expertise to production team during prototype assembly

. Planning, preparing, and completing testing procedures incl. documentation for vehicle

commissioning

. Troubleshoot and repair wire harnesses during vehicle commissioning as needed

. Redline vehicle schematics and drawings during prototype builds and ensure design

documents get updated with lessons learned before next prototype build

. Create test and troubleshooting procedures for production and field support teams

. Support field support teams with troubleshooting and root causing efforts as necessary

. Assist with creation of rework instructions and/or change requests based on customer

feedback and needs

. Design improvements, testing and other development work related to electrical systems

and wiring harnesses / low voltage cabling

. Work as a member of an integrated, interdisciplinary product team to examine, discuss,

and develop solutions to difficult/complex issues with both internal and external

stakeholders (customers, suppliers, internal management, etc.)

. Ensure that designs and documentation of components and systems meet specified

technical customer demands, product safety, legislative requirements and internal

demands

. Contribute to overall profitability related to component design and continuous

improvements on new and existing products

. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to more junior engineers

. Perform other related duties as assigned by Management

Skills:

wiring harnesses, wire harness, solid works electrical

Top Skills Details:

wiring harnesses, wire harness, solid works electrical

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

selection and sizing, terminal selection, 2D drawings, BOMs, etc.)

. Ability to read, analyze and create schematics as well as electrical engineering drawings

. Demonstrated proficiency in using wire harness design tools like Solid works Electrical

and/or Zuken E3.Series

. Strong knowledge of electrical & electronic design, CAN network design, EMI & EMC etc.

. Solid background in vehicle systems development including powertrain control & battery

management systems

. Demonstrated experience in system analysis, testing, troubleshooting, diagnostics and

root cause analysis

. Proficient in the use of test equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital

multimeter, CAN tools, etc.

. Hands-on experience with crimping, soldering, wire cutting/stripping, terminal extraction

. Basic skills in 3D CAD systems (Solid works) beneficial

. Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and related software

Strong technical leadership skills and commitment to delivering high quality products

. Able to work under minimal supervision, with management guidance

. Ability to foster an environment that welcomes and encourages new and innovative

design concepts, inventions, patents and product opportunities for improvement giving

Artisan Vehicle Systems a competitive edge over industry competitors

. Strong aptitude with computers and learning new systems

. Excellent written and verbal communications skills

. Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (max. 10%)

Experience Level:

Expert Level

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