What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wire Harness Engineer position at Bertrandt?
Overview
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As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions.
With the strength of a global network of over 14,500 colleagues in 50 locations, Bertrandt US combines deep expertise in Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales. Join us in engineering tomorrow’s mobility today.
General Benefits:
- Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
- Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
- 401k Retirement program
- Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
- Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment
EEO Statement:
Bertrandt US is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Responsibilities
Summary
This positions is responsible of commissioning of pre-series vehicles. This role is analyzing errors and evaluating countermeasures to ensure buildability of the vehicles and on time delivery. Follow pre-series vehicles in Production or stationary builds to document any EE related buildability topics and testing of pre-series vehicle wire harness before assembly.Support Production in EE related topic for deeper analysis and providing solutions incl. documentation and rework/training instructions. Analyze statistic data to build up documentation for analysis. Lead escalation meetings for EE related commissioning problems together with other departments and suppliers to ensure quick solution implementation.Work together with the relevant departments e.g. Development, Logistic, Production and Quality Assurance.Support of the cross-functional E/E and other working groups on request. Analyze construction changes and deviation permits, CAD data, drawings, and descriptions for any potential electric buildability issue and follow up with the relevant departments to solve the problems before build of vehicles.
- Perform wire harness test. Document results.
- Maintenance and update ABP-Tool software and hardware (connection list, changes, connector updates).
- Coordinate wire harness test together with Logistic. Update parts when necessary.
- Evaluate technical changes about buildability, cost, quality, ergonomics, and customer relevance.
- Ensure following pre-series build schedules. Ensure high quality in each build stage with special focus on orientation of wire harness.
- Document the rework time in pre-series and make proposal how to reduce.
- Perform and lead complex problem-solving issues with respect to fit and function in all manufacturing areas.
- Work in cross-functional groups for problem solving activities.
- Analyze measurement reports, CAD data, drawings, technical descriptions and 3D models for any buildability issue.
- Perform root causes analysis of electric problems incl. hands on techniques, define and introduce counter measures.
- Document buildability problems. Distribute the report in relation to the project status regularly.
- Perform part sample production trials to detect process defects or errors and to confirm product changes and quality improvements.
- Optimize operating processes, parts, production time and product cost.
- Initiate product and process changes when necessary
- Initiate product “re-work” instructions.
- Develop and integrate special tools, models and templates as necessary.
- Organize, participate and report in meetings.
- Confirm production readiness, give the build approval for pre-series electronics
Qualifications
Must Have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (BSEE) or proof of similar qualification.
- Hands-on experience with automotive wire harnesses, wire harness structure and testing. Experience in automotive assembly process.
- Decision making and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
- Advanced degree
- Good knowledge in German and/or Spanish language
- 3 years job related experience with automotive background
- Good understanding of change management
