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Electrical Wiring Engineer

Cohu Inc.San Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Electrical Wiring Engineer role at Cohu Inc. offers a fantastic opportunity to design and document complex wiring solutions for cutting-edge industrial equipment, utilizing Zuken E3 and collaborating with a cross-functional team. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong electrical engineering background and enjoy hands-on problem-solving, with excellent potential for professional growth within a reputable company. Apply today to advance your career in a dynamic engineering environment!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Electrical Design

  • Develop electrical schematics, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and related documentation using Zuken E3.

  • Design wiring solutions for complex industrial equipment following established engineering standards.

  • Select connectors, terminals, wire types, cable protection, and standard electrical components.

  • Design high-flex cable systems and e-chain routing for moving assemblies.

  • Support prototype builds and production by resolving electrical documentation issues.

Engineering Documentation

  • Create and maintain accurate electrical documentation in Zuken E3.

  • Generate wire lists, cable schedules, connector tables, harness drawings, labels, and related manufacturing documentation.

  • Create, structure and maintain BOMs in the Company's ORACLE database in align with mechanical engineering team.

  • Maintain documentation throughout the product lifecycle, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

  • Ensure released documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent with company standards.

Engineering Support

  • Support prototype assembly and manufacturing by answering electrical documentation questions.

  • Work closely with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and systems engineers to resolve integration issues.

  • Participate in electrical design reviews.

  • Resolve assigned engineering issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Experience: This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of industrial electrical design experience, experience with Zuken E3 is required, experience with Altium Designer, AutoCAD, or DraftSight is desirable.
  • Skills/Technical Requirements:
    • Industrial wiring and cable assembly.
    • Harness design and connector selection.
    • High-flex cable systems and e-chain applications.
    • Industrial electrical documentation.
    • Basic AC/DC power distribution and industrial control components.
    • Electrical drafting practices.
  • Desired Personal Attributes
    • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
    • Highly organized with strong documentation skills.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Proactive in identifying issues and driving tasks to completion.
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
    • Takes ownership of assigned work and consistently follows through on commitments.
    • Willing to learn new technologies and continuously improve engineering knowledge.

Skills

AutoCAD
Altium
Electrical Design

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