Internally, we call this position an
Application Solutions Engineer - Electrical Solutions (Wire Harnessing). What are we looking for? Someone that will support customers and Sales with hands-on technical consulting, application testing, and implementation support via our Customer Solution Center (CSC). This person will help grow our business in automotive and e-mobility wire harness applications. In this role, you will be the technical expert-translating harness requirements into reliable tape and process solutions for bundling & wrapping, abrasion and noise protection, thermal protection, and process-efficient taping (manual and automated).
* The person selected for this position will split their time between our Customer Solution Center in Sparta and our Novi office; 2-3 days in each location every week.How you'll help the formula: - Provide technical consulting to customers and Sales for wire harness applications and tape selection.
- Plan and execute application testing (e.g., adhesion, temperature/humidity aging, abrasion/noise performance, compatibility with cable jackets, process simulation, benchmarking).
- Support customer trials and line implementations: define success criteria, run trials, document results, and deliver clear recommendations.
- Troubleshoot quality/process issues at customer sites using structured root-cause analysis.
- Drive co-development projects with key customers and internal teams (Sales, Product Development, Operations, Quality).
- Deliver trainings (internal/external) and contribute to best-practice standards and documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key elements for your role:- BS/MS in Engineering or Science (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Chemical) or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years' experience in wire harness manufacturing, automotive electrical systems, manufacturing/process engineering, technical service/application engineering, or related industrial field roles.
- Strong hands-on mindset: test planning, data interpretation, concise reporting, and customer communication.
- Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally.
- Willingness to travel ~40% within the USA.
- Must have a valid license and passport to travel to Mexico approx. 5 times/year.
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Posted on: 8/14/26
