Electrical Engineer

Description: We are looking for a Cable Harness Routing Designer to strengthen an electrical installation team and support the development of next-generation transport solutions and new vehicle platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing cable harness routing solutions that meet functional, manufacturing, serviceability, quality, and cost requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical design, mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, and suppliers, to ensure robust and efficient harness installations throughout the vehicle. Assignment Overview: The consultant will be responsible for the design, development, and release of cable harness routing solutions within vehicle development projects. The role includes ensuring that routing designs fulfill electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and service requirements while maintaining high quality throughout the product development process. Responsibilities: - Design and develop cable harness routing in CAD according to company design standards and technical requirements. - Create and maintain 3D routing models and associated design documentation. - Optimize harness routing with respect to packaging, robustness, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost. - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including electrical architects, component owners, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, and suppliers. - Participate in design reviews and contribute with technical solutions during concept and detailed design phases. - Perform tolerance analyses and evaluate installation feasibility. - Support prototype builds, verification activities, and issue resolution during development and industrialization. - Manage engineering changes and ensure accurate product documentation. - Contribute to continuous improvements of design methods, standards, and best practices. Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience. Experience Must Have: - Experience in cable harness routing or mechanical installation design. - Experience working with 3D CAD systems (preferably CATIA V5 or CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE). - Experience working in cross-functional product development teams. - Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA). Nice to Have: - Experience from the commercial vehicle or automotive industry. - Experience with electrical distribution systems and cable harness architecture. - Knowledge of PLM systems (ENOVIA or similar). - Experience working with prototype builds and production support. - Familiarity with automotive product development processes. Languages: - English and Swedish required. - Additional European languages are considered an advantage. Personal / Soft Skills - Structured and solution-oriented with strong analytical skills. - Excellent collaboration and communication abilities. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. - Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. - Detail-oriented while maintaining a holistic system perspective. - Comfortable working in cross-functional and international teams. - Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge existing solutions. Other Specifications - Strong interest in vehicle electrical installations and product development. - Ability to balance technical requirements, quality, manufacturing, and cost. - Comfortable working in an agile and fast-paced engineering environment. - Willingness to support activities beyond core design work, including prototype builds, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Experience with automotive development tools and processes is considered a strong advantage. Start: 2026-08-24 Assignment Length: 2027-03-31 Scope: 100%