ALSO

Staff Wire Harness Design Engineer

Palo Alto FullTime On-site
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Job Description

About ALSO. We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient. ALSO is looking for a Staff Wire Harness Design Engineer with expertise in wire harness design and manufacturing to design and integrate the electrical wiring, harnesses, connectors, and electromechanical components that power our next-generation light electric vehicles. As a core member of the early team, you'll help shape vehicle architecture from the ground up on a new, clean-sheet platform, with real influence over key technical decisions as the product scales. Our development pace is rapid, so we're looking for someone who thrives on creativity and can distill complex requirements into elegant, practical design solutions. What You'll Do - Own the development of vehicle-level interconnect diagrams. - Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to define, route, and integrate harnesses into tightly packaged 3D environments. - Design wire harnesses using 3D CAD (ideally CATIA), ensuring proper mechanical fit, clearances, install paths, and serviceability. - Select appropriate conductors and connectors based on power requirements, signal integrity, and environmental targets—helping to define those targets where needed. - Build and modify prototype harnesses using hand tools, 3D-printed parts, and bench equipment; support rapid iteration and debugging. - Guide the harness from concept to production, including architecture, design, sourcing, testing, validation, and manufacturing. - Work with contract manufacturers to ensure proper build quality, define test protocols, and support root cause analysis of field and production issues. What You'll Bring - 5+ year track record of electromechanical product development with a focus on wire harness assemblies in automotive or robotics applications. - Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of mechanics, materials, thermals, and connector design. - Deep expertise in 3D CAD modeling, drafting, GD&T and utilizing PLM systems for doc and release control. - Demonstrated success launching components and assemblies with intricate high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, forging, etc.. - Formal mechanical engineering education with focus on hardware design and development. - Experience in root cause analysis, looking at field failures, diagnosing issues. The salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $230,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Perks & Benefits - Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options - One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates - Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny - Flexible time off - 401(k) match Why ALSO. We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed. We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

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What does the Staff Wire Harness Design Engineer role at ALSO involve?

The Staff Wire Harness Design Engineer position at ALSO in Palo Alto is a fulltime role. About ALSO. We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient. ALSO is looking for a Staff Wire Harness Design Engineer with expertise in wire harness design and manufacturing to design and integrate the electrical wiring, harnesses, connectors, and electromechanical components that power our next-generation light electric vehicles.

What skills are required for Staff Wire Harness Design Engineer at ALSO?

Key skills for this role include: API.

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Is the Staff Wire Harness Design Engineer position at ALSO remote or on-site?

This position is On-site. The role is based in Palo Alto.

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About This Role

Staff Wire Harness Design Engineer at ALSO is a fulltime design position in Palo Alto. Key skills include API. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 7+ years.

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