Job description
Job description
Position Title: Wiring & Harness Engineer
Duration: Permanent
Location: Onsite, Umeå, Sweden
About the company
Contechs is recruiting on behalf of our high-profile Automotive customer based in Umeå, Sweden. Are you passionate about smart electrical design and ready to take on meaningful challenges in the automotive industry? Join a forward-thinking engineering team where your ideas directly impact real vehicles on and off the road.
We're seeking an Experienced Wiring & Harness Engineer to join the Special Vehicles Engineering Team, supporting low-volume, customized solutions for heavy-duty trucks-ranging from customer-specific adaptations to innovations in defense, e-mobility, and automation.
Description of the assignment
As a Wiring & Harness Engineer, you'll lead electrical development projects-from concept to industrialization-focused on customer adaptations in the cab domain. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and implement electrical solutions that meet unique customer needs.
- Lead and execute electrical design tasks related to cab customer adaptations
- Create and manage wiring harness designs and documentation using tools like Saber
- Support 3D design activities using Creo or CATIA
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams
- Ensure product structure and technical releases are maintained accurately
- Participate in continuous improvement and innovation activities
Qualifications and skills required for the role
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field
- 2-5 years of experience in electrical design, ideally within the automotive or heavy vehicle industry
- Hands-on experience with wiring harness tools (Saber) and preferably 3D CAD software (Creo/CATIA)
Who you are
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to drive technical discussions
- Interest in low-volume, customer-specific projects and emerging technologies (e.g., electrification, defense, automation)
- Fluent in English, spoken and written
The Process
If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Our selection process is ongoing, and the job advert will remain open until it's filled.
Ready to accelerate your career? Apply now and help us drive the future!
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the EU and ready to start work from June 9, 2025. *
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or cultural background.
If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
