Circuitry Engineer

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA  

Company Description

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Yazaki Culture

Here at Yazaki, we foster a culture that embodies the Yazaki Spirit: Fortitude, Service Mindset, and Foresight. We are goal-driven with a high level of perseverance and ability to adapt as we engage with each other and our customers. We connect with each other to help our partners succeed while holding ourselves and others accountable. We work to make the complex simple seeing around corners to anticipate the needs of our internal and external customers.

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Wire Harness Circuitry Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in wire harness packaging, circuit design, and validation while working in a collaborative and action-driven environment. This person should be able to work independently and within a team, leveraging their knowledge of circuitry, wire harness components, and vehicle system integration.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for wire harness packaging and circuitry design, utilizing Yazaki or customer CAD systems.
• Perform 3D modeling, section cutting, and conversion of 3D data to 2D drawings while ensuring design accuracy.
• Conduct design reviews at Yazaki and customer facilities to validate design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Select circuit protection, wire types, connectors, and other circuit-related components for vehicle system circuitry.
• Diagnose and trace issues through root cause analysis and provide solutions for design concerns.
• Develop and maintain program-specific design documentation (DFMEA, DVP&R, DFM, DR reviews).
• Evaluate and interpret customer-provided drawings and documents, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Perform benchmarking and warranty analysis to improve design quality and efficiency.
• Support prototype testing, competitive product evaluations, and troubleshooting to drive engineering improvements.
• Represent Yazaki Engineering at customer engineering and manufacturing sites, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in wire harness design, circuit integration, and validation within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (2D/3D) for packaging and circuit layout design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve design issues.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of circuit protection, wire sizing, and connector selection for vehicle systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for wire harness design and integration.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers.

What we can provide you:

• The tip of the iceberg of what you can be.
• Applied experience.
• Exposure and access to experts in the field.
• Opportunities to build your professional network.
• A safe learning environment.
• Competitive pay.

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.