Sr. Design Engineer, Wire Harness

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We are currently seeking a Sr. Wiring Harness Design Release Engineer to work with hardware engineering teams and suppliers to obtain harness relevant data. You will create and maintain 2D Drawings and merge harness schematics with 3D designs into a consistent data set that we submit to harness manufacturers. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Role

• Work with hardware engineering teams and suppliers to obtain harness relevant data
• Create and maintain 2D Drawings
• Select wire to terminal crimp combination
• Work with schematic and mechanical team to develop harness portioning based on best practices and to ease general assembly process 
• Ensure DT is translated to Schematics and 2D drawing
• Work with mechanical engineering teams on harness drawings, solving package issues and finalizing connector selection
• Maintain component library (terminals, connectors, cables, wires, etc.)
• Merge harness schematics with 3D designs into a consistent data set that we submit to harness manufacturers
• Implement and conduct data quality checks
• Work with Schematic engineers to configure harness variants for multiple programs and vehicle variants and a variety of different test bench designs
• Work with tool suppliers on integrations to streamline the processes and to improve harness data quality
• Work with Quality Engineers on incoming quality checks and harness rework activities
• Work with supplier change management and implementation process 
• Support escalated issues as needed and participate in triaging of issues with different teams and harness suppliers
• Participate in the design of a world class engineering effort to bring electric vehicles to a new level of refinement
• Create rework instructions as in intermediate action and provide a permanent resolution
• Willing to travel 20% 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive experience, 
• Expert knowledge in harness 2D design and vehicle harness development
• Strong experience with harness schematic tools such as PREEvision
• Detailed knowledge of relevant format such as kbl, xml and others
• Harness packaging experience

Advantageous

• Ability to identify and communicate risks, mitigate and drive issues to closure
• You deeply understand mechanical and electrical systems
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize
• Ability to build stuff with your hands
• Harness Debugging Skills
• Harness manufacturing experience.

Education

• BS Mechanical Engineering or similar

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
Bay Area: $115,000 - $165,000
Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)
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