Electrical Engineer (Cable Harness)

Sabanto

$90K — $110K *
Ames, IA 50010In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of professional experience in electrical design
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with DFM, FMEA, PPAP, and automotive processes
  • Familiarity with CAN bus, Ethernet, and RF cable assemblies
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Hands-on experience in agriculture or willingness to learn operational aspects

Responsibilities

  • Transform specifications into functioning wiring designs for agricultural applications
  • Select and specify components, ensuring they meet environmental and performance standards
  • Create detailed technical drawings, including wiring diagrams and layout designs
  • Choose and validate fuse and circuit protection systems
  • Conduct EMI/EMC testing and considerations
  • Manage manufacturer selection, qualification, and inventory
  • Conduct qualification testing and troubleshoot production issues

Benefits

  • Work on innovative concepts that aim to disrupt the agricultural industry
  • Opportunities to make immediate and impactful contributions
  • Flexible vacation and time-off policies
  • 401k, medical, and dental benefits
Full Job Description
You will own the design, validation, and production release of the vehicle wiring harnesses that connect Sabanto's autonomous control system to commercial agricultural equipment. This includes high-current power distribution, CAN and Ethernet communications, RF cable assemblies, environmental sealing, manufacturability, and supplier management. **RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES** - Take specifications of Tractors, components and communication protocols and turn them into working designs - Component selection: specify the ideal wires, connectors, terminals, protective sleeving based on performance and environmental requirements - Complete technical drawings of wiring harnesses including wiring diagrams, 2D bundle drawings, and 3D layout - Fuse and circuit protection selection and qualification - EMI/EMC consideration and testing - Manufacturer selection, qualification, and inventory tracking - Own qualification and quality testing: test using diagnostic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters - Help troubleshoot issues with production usage **QUALIFICATIONS** - Will to work an on-site position based in Ames, IA. - Bachelors or higher in Electrical Engineering - 5+ years professional experience - Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills - An entrepreneurial attitude with a keen eye for detail - Experience with DFM, FMEA, PPAP, automotive processes - Experience with CAN bus, ethernet, RF cable assemblies - Organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously - Industrious and curious - can drive tractors or willing to learn - Ag-gnostic and hands-on - willing to walk up to a farmer, talk the talk, walk the walk and understand how their systems are used. **BENEFITS** At Sabanto, every member of our team moves the needle. With a firm footing in our core company values, we've built a fast-paced, demanding work culture that allows for the flexibility, autonomy, and career opportunities you'd expect from a growing company. We offer competitive benefits including: - Working on a concept that will forever disrupt the agriculture industry - The chance to make an immediate impact and do the best work of your life - Vacation and flexible time - 401k, medical, dental

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Sabanto

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Electrical Engineer (Cable Harness) jobs: