Electrical Wire Harness Engineer

Company: Optimal Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Description: The Low Voltage (LV) EDS Design and Release (D&R) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of the wiring harnesses under her/his responsibility. Primary Responsibility: 1. Design wiring harnesses complying with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. 2. Utilize best design efficiencies for manufacturing, assembly, and failure mode avoidance practices. 3. Drive commonality of designs across multiple programs and platforms. 4. Review pre-production vehicles for potential campaign items and assess warranty impact 5. Participate in vehicle builds and lead resolution of issues (AIMS) 6. Lead resolution of warranty (GSAR) issues with PVT team and Supplier 7. Participate with EDS VRT to develop solutions for high hurt internal/external issues 8. Develop business cases for engineering changes using facts and applicable data 9. Lead engineering changes from initial concept through production launch Skills Required: Electrical Wiring Electrical Wiring - someone who is familiar with electrical distribution, routing of wiring, connectors, terminals, etc. Skills Preferred: Team Center Team Center - someone who is familiar with CAD software to view wire routing, etc. Experience Required: Low voltage/high voltage wiring harness experience. Experience Preferred: Functional knowledge of vehicle electrical systems or functional knowledge of vehicle wiring system Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Additional Information: POSITION IS FULLY ON SITE

Keywords: Optimal Inc., DeKalb , Electrical Wire Harness Engineer, Engineering , Chicago, Illinois