Industry: Custom Wire Harness, Cable Assembly & Electromechanical Manufacturing

Senior Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team in New Berlin, Wisconsin. This position will play a key role in the design, development, validation, and production support of custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies, control systems, and electromechanical interconnect solutions serving a diverse customer base across industrial, transportation, medical, aerospace, and commercial markets.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, customer-facing experience, and a passion for developing innovative electrical interconnect solutions while mentoring junior engineers and supporting manufacturing excellence.

Compensation

Salary Range: $105,000 – $135,000 annually

Compensation will be based on experience, technical expertise, industry knowledge, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design activities from concept through production, working closely with customers, sales, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams. This individual will serve as a technical resource for complex electrical systems, custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical integration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electromechanical interconnect solutions.
• Create and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and technical documentation.
• Develop customer-specific electrical solutions based on performance, regulatory, environmental, and manufacturability requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers during product development and production support activities.
• Perform electrical analysis, component selection, circuit verification, and design validation testing.
• Support quotation activities by evaluating technical requirements, risks, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs are optimized for production efficiency and quality.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to electrical and product performance issues.
• Evaluate and implement design improvements to reduce cost, improve reliability, and increase manufacturability.
• Develop design standards, engineering best practices, and technical guidelines.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production launches.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering projects.
• Participate in customer audits, design reviews, and technical presentations.
• Support compliance with customer specifications, IPC standards, UL requirements, and applicable industry regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing, product development, or interconnect systems.
• Experience designing wire harnesses, cable assemblies, control panels, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect design principles.
• Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and validation methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD and electrical design software.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and convert requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within wire harness, cable assembly, industrial controls, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical device, or electronics manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience designing power distribution assemblies, power whips for mission critical environments such as data centers, telecommunications or power generation.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards.
• Knowledge of NEC requirements, UL, CSA, IEC, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), risk assessments, and design verification activities.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Project leadership or engineering team leadership experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will:

• Successfully lead multiple customer design projects from concept through production release.
• Improve engineering efficiency through standardization and process improvements.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to both customers and internal teams.
• Contribute to revenue growth through innovative and manufacturable electrical solutions.
• Help strengthen engineering capabilities through mentoring and technical leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for advancement into Engineering Management or Technical Leadership roles

Why Join Us?

Our team designs and manufactures custom interconnect solutions that support mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to influence product design, drive innovation, and work directly with customers while helping shape the future growth of our engineering organization.

Pay: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience designing wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Which connector systems, wire types, and industry standards have you worked with most?
• Tell me about a wire harness or cable assembly that was difficult to manufacture. What changes did you make to improve manufacturability or reduce costs?
• What CAD and electrical design tools have you used to create harnesses and documentation?
• Tell me about a time you worked directly with a customer to solve an electrical or cable assembly issue.

Work Location: In person