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Staff Harness Design Engineer - Power Systems
full timeBroomfield, CO
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AT A GLANCE
Power Systems EngineeringSenior7+ years experienceFull Time
Required
- 7+ years experience
Overview Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the in
About the role
Overview
Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.
Honoring Diverse Perspectives
Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.
Responsibilities
- Own product design for vehicle wire harnesses that may include signal wiring, solar, AC and DC appliance power, and other vehicle sensor, component, and controller wiring
- Maintain the full vehicle wiring diagram with support from the power systems and vehicle engineering teams
- Manage high-voltage harness routing and design for the drive system, power distribution, and HVAC
- Own device transmittal documentation as the interfacing document between device owners, controls, and harnessing team
- Work with power systems and vehicle teams to package wire harness components on the interior and exterior of the RV cabin
- Conduct detailed mechanical analysis of subsystems and components as needed to ensure all functional, durability, and longevity requirements are met
- Perform Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to establish reliability and mitigate safety issues for critical components and assemblies
- Select off-the-shelf components (connectors, terminals, wire, loom, shields, etc.) with a focus on cost, quality, and supply chain robustness
- Work directly with vendors alongside supply chain for sourcing parts, components, and materials
- Support functional prototyping of subsystems to de-risk designs early before full vehicle builds
- Work with the test engineering team to develop DVP&R testing and troubleshoot vehicle-level test failures
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to a growing team of mechanical engineers
Requirements
- B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical Engineering
- 7+ years of mechanical or electrical engineering design experience, with direct experience spec’ing, designing, and validating wire harnesses
- Experience with the following:
- CAD/PLM/PDM systems
- Rapid iteration cycles
- General harness sizing & provisioning
- Creating 3D CAD and 2D drawings for harness routing
- Creating design validation plans for electrical hardware & mechanical assemblies
- EV/HV Routing Experience
- Boat/AG/RV Industry Experience
- OR
- Experience in automotive or transportation industries (truck/bus/rail)
- Siemens Capital
- Catia
- Harness prototyping
Benefits
- Vision
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