Automotive Harness Engineer – Electrical

About the role

Black Pearl is looking for an experienced Automotive Harness Engineer – Electrical to design and develop reliable wiring harnesses for vehicle electrical systems in the UAE. The role covers the full lifecycle from concept definition through prototype validation and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive electrical wiring harnesses in line with program and vehicle requirements.
• Define electrical connections, interface points and create wiring diagrams, schematics and detailed harness drawings.
• Perform electrical calculations, select appropriate wire gauges, connectors, terminals and circuit protection devices.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials, specifications, engineering change documents and ensure compliance with automotive standards.
• Validate prototype harnesses, troubleshoot design issues and coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience in automotive wiring harness design and development.
• Strong understanding of automotive electrical systems, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Required skills

• Automotive wiring harness design.
• Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Current calculations, wire sizing and fuse/circuit protection selection.
• CAD tools for electrical or wiring harness design.
• Familiarity with automotive electrical standards and customer‑specific requirements.