Electrical CAD Designer

10 hours ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Ford Motor Full time ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 8,00,000 per year

Engineer- ED & BOM

As an Electrical CAD Designer within the Automotive Wiring Harness & Electrical Modules/Systems team, you will play a pivotal role in the development and integration of electrical components. Your responsibilities will include conducting benchmarking and packaging studies to determine optimal locations for electrical modules and systems within vehicles. You will independently design attachment schemes and brackets for these systems, making informed technical decisions in collaboration with D&R Engineers and suppliers. A core part of this role involves utilizing CAD software for comprehensive wiring harness design, including wiring optimization studies and the creation of detailed drawings. You will also work closely with the Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineering (EESE) team, providing support and developing innovative engineered solutions. This position requires a strong understanding of vehicle architecture and a keen eye for manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility.

  • Understanding EESE Architecture, Components & Requirements and develop EDS Harness for EESE Modules, Sensors & Components.
  • Conduct benchmarking and packaging studies and independently design attachment schemes or bracket designs for electrical modules/systems.
  • Take technical decisions with D&R Engineers and suppliers as required.
  • Utilize Catia/3DX tools for wiring harness design, plastic and sheet metal bracket design, wiring optimization studies, and drawing creation.
  • Collaborate closely with the Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineering (EESE) team to support requests and develop engineered solutions.
  • Independently design attachment schemes or bracket designs for electrical modules/systems.
  • Handle program stakeholders and suppliers effectively through strong communication.

Education Qualification:

  • Degree in Mechanical, Automobile, or Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

  • 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience working in automotive wiring harness & electrical modules/systems (e.g., Audible Vehicle Alert System, Engine Control Module / Unit, Combined Sensor Module, ADAS-Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).
  • Good working experience in CATIA V5 (GSD, Part Modelling, Drawing & Electrical Harness Design).
  • Prior experience in Tier 1, Service Industry, or OEMs is preferred.

Required Skills:

  • Proficiency in performing benchmarking and packaging studies on electrical modules/systems and defining their locations in a vehicle.
  • Ability to independently design attachment schemes or bracket designs for electrical modules/systems.
  • Proficiency in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) for plastic and sheet metal components is essential for creating resilient designs.
  • Strong CAD experience in Wiring harness, wiring optimization studies, and drawing creation.
  • Familiarity with Vehicle Architecture, Vehicle Aggregate Groups, Sub-Groups, Systems, and Sub-Systems.
  • Proficient in assessing manufacturing feasibility, assembly, and service feasibility.
  • Strong communication skills to handle Program Stakeholders & Suppliers.
  • Good knowledge of Teamcenter Engineering & Vismockup.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Highly committed, motivated, and a self-starter.
Experience LevelSenior Level

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