Senior Harness Engineer - Robot Wiring; Interconnect

Location: Shanghai, China; on-site

Company

Develops AI-first humanoid robots combining perception, reasoning, and dexterous manipulation into autonomous systems.

What you will do

• Design the complete wiring harness architecture for power distribution, EtherCAT/CAN communication networks, and sensor signal lines.
• Route harnesses through high-DOF joints, limbs, and the torso while optimizing bend radii, strain relief, and dynamic flex-life.
• Perform thermal derating, ampacity, EMC/EMI, shielding, grounding, and signal-integrity analyses.
• Select connectors, terminals, wire gauges, shields, protective sleeving, breakouts, junction modules, and quick-disconnect solutions.
• Build dynamic flex-life test rigs and evaluate harness endurance and failure modes.
• Create schematics, wire lists, pinouts, BOMs, and 3D harness routing models while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, thermal, and embedded firmware teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of wiring harness and interconnect design experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation.
• Experience with 3D/2D harness routing tools such as SolidWorks Electrical 3D, NX Routing, Creo Harness, Zuken E3.series, or Mentor Capital.
• Deep knowledge of high-flex cables, dynamic shielding, connector reliability under vibration, EMC/EMI, EtherCAT/CAN signal integrity, and thermal management.
• Hands-on prototyping skills including crimping, soldering, potting, termination, and continuity testing.

Nice to have

• Experience designing harnesses for humanoid robots, quadrupeds, or multi-DOF articulated manipulators.
• Familiarity with LV 214, USCAR, and flex-testing methodologies.
• Experience designing automated or semi-automated harness test rigs.
• Ability to communicate technical topics in English with international teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on next-generation commercial humanoid robots from initial concept through production.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams in a new China-based robotics engineering center.
• Competitive compensation and equity packages are offered.