Job Description
Job Number:
335098
Category:
Design
Duration:
7 months
Details:
Job Title: Electrical Distribution System CAD Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA
Pay: $ 60/hr.
Zip Code: 92618
Start Date: ASAP
Keyword”s: #Irvinejobs; #CADDesignEngineerjobs;
A Electrical Distribution System CAD Engineer Job in Irvine, CA is currently available through Belcan. In this role you will support the DRE team in their 2D creation and data release process in the PLM system, and be involved during build and supplier discussions to ensure all downstream feedback is represented in final designs. If you are interested in this role, Apply Today!
Job Description:
The Electrical Distribution System CAD Engineer will be responsible and accountable for ensuring all assigned Harness Assemblies are created in the 3D space to Client modeling standards meeting all manufacturability, serviceability and durability requirements.
The EDS CAD engineer will support the DRE team in their 2D creation and data release process in the PLM system, and be involved during build and supplier discussions to ensure all downstream feedback is represented in final designs.
Responsibilities
Identify all device connections for each harness family and design routes in CATIA v6 considering mechanical, electrical, environmental variables, and collaborating with EDS Systems Engineers and DREs
Negotiate appropriate space requirements and fixing point structure to surrounding parts in 3D space
Input and maintain correct part attributes and properties in PLM system
Review design with manufacturing team to ensure vehicle installation feasibility
Continuously improve Client best practices for Harness Assembly guidelines and review with EDS Manager/Lead to revise the guidelines for approval
Support pre-sourcing, requesting relative harness sub-components, supporting 2D/3D librarians for information gathering from Tier1/Tier2 suppliers
Create component, inline, and/or specialty cable proposals for system engineering support from a packaging perspective
Support development of bespoke harnesses and sub-components such as, grommets, channels, unique connectors, holding design reviews with suppliers for relative components
Support EDS DRE Lead when authoring RFI/RFQs, definition of SoW(s) and/or SoR(s), support supplier technical reviews and support definition of the most practical supplier for each program providing input for cost, quality, and responsiveness
Support the DRE teams in creation of 2D harness drawings and data releases
Participate in internal and supplier design reviews of all assigned harness families
Support Client Vehicle Assembly and Tier1 builds where required, including on-site support for rapid design and rework for prototype / pre-production mule, electrical/mechanical static buck(s), and verification phases
Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering disciplines or equivalent experience
5+ years of automotive or aerospace harness assembly design and release experience
A current, industry standard knowledge of design verification testing required for various Harness Assemblies
Experience / understanding with harness sub-components, plastic-injection molding, rapid proto-harnessing sub-assembly, and form-board production assembly processes
Knowledge and hands-on experience and willingness to build rapid-prototypes, including procurement of components
Effective ability to package harness in 3D virtual environment, understanding non-compliant ergonomics, tach-times, and vehicle assembly sequencing
Experience packaging harnesses considering communication protocol circuits such as, CAN/LIN/Base T-1000/video, lighting signals, etc.
Knowledge of, through experience packaging and testing dynamic harness conditions
3D CAD experience with CATIA v5/v6, NX, SolidWorks, etc.
Willingness to develop new technologies for future programs
Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing, and listening)
Self-driven, displaying initiative with minimal supervision
Patience, kindness, self-control, confidently centered around a positive attitude
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