Electrical Wiring Engineer

Cohu

$92K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
  • 3-5 years of industrial electrical design experience required.
  • Experience with Zuken E3 is essential.
  • Familiarity with Altium Designer, AutoCAD or DraftSight is a plus.
  • Expertise in industrial wiring, cable assembly, and harness design.

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical schematics and cable assemblies using Zuken E3.
  • Design wiring solutions for complex industrial equipment.
  • Select electrical connectors and components as needed.
  • Create high-flex cable systems and e-chain routing.
  • Maintain engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Support prototype assembly with electrical documentation guidance.
  • Participate in design reviews and resolve engineering issues.

Benefits

  • Participation in the engineering design review process.
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Engagement in a quality-driven engineering environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Electrical Design

  • Develop electrical schematics, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and related documentation using Zuken E3.


  • Design wiring solutions for complex industrial equipment following established engineering standards.


  • Select connectors, terminals, wire types, cable protection, and standard electrical components.


  • Design high-flex cable systems and e-chain routing for moving assemblies.


  • Support prototype builds and production by resolving electrical documentation issues.


Engineering Documentation

  • Create and maintain accurate electrical documentation in Zuken E3.


  • Generate wire lists, cable schedules, connector tables, harness drawings, labels, and related manufacturing documentation.


  • Create, structure and maintain BOMs in the Company's ORACLE database in align with mechanical engineering team.


  • Maintain documentation throughout the product lifecycle, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).


  • Ensure released documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent with company standards.


Engineering Support

  • Support prototype assembly and manufacturing by answering electrical documentation questions.


  • Work closely with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and systems engineers to resolve integration issues.


  • Participate in electrical design reviews.


  • Resolve assigned engineering issues in a timely manner.


Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Experience: This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of industrial electrical design experience, experience with Zuken E3 is required, experience with Altium Designer, AutoCAD, or DraftSight is desirable.
  • Skills/Technical Requirements:
    • Industrial wiring and cable assembly.
    • Harness design and connector selection.
    • High-flex cable systems and e-chain applications.
    • Industrial electrical documentation.
    • Basic AC/DC power distribution and industrial control components.
    • Electrical drafting practices.
  • Desired Personal Attributes
    • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
    • Highly organized with strong documentation skills.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Proactive in identifying issues and driving tasks to completion.
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
    • Takes ownership of assigned work and consistently follows through on commitments.
    • Willing to learn new technologies and continuously improve engineering knowledge.

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