Senior Harness Engineer - Robot Wiring; Interconnect - Shanghai, China
Digital Design & SoC Architecture
Originally posted 20 September 2026 by the employer — open 2 days.
About the role
This Senior Harness Engineer role focuses on owning the complete wiring and electrical interconnect architecture of humanoid robots, specifically the high-density power and signal network connecting actuators, sensors, compute modules, and battery systems across high-DOF moving joints.
What you'll do
- Design the full robot wiring harness architecture, including power distribution, communication networks (EtherCAT/CAN), and sensor signal lines.
- Route harnesses through high-DOF moving joints, limbs, and torso with optimized bend radii, strain relief, and dynamic flex-life performance.
- Perform thermal derating analysis and ampacity safety assessments for high-current motor phase and power distribution lines.
- Select and specify connectors, terminals, wire gauges, shields, and protective sleeving for high-flex, high-vibration robotic environments.
- Develop dynamic flex-life test rigs for harness-joint mockups to evaluate endurance and model failure modes.
- Define EMC/EMI mitigation strategies, including shielding, grounding topology, and separation of power and high-speed signal lines.
What you'll need
- B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
- 5+ years of wiring harness and interconnect design experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation.
- Proficiency in 3D/2D harness routing tools (SolidWorks Electrical 3D, NX Routing, Creo Harness, Zuken E3.series, or Mentor Capital).
- Deep expertise in high-flex cables, dynamic shielding, and connector reliability under vibration.
- Hands-on prototyping capabilities: crimping, soldering, potting, termination, and continuity testing.
- Strong understanding of EMC/EMI principles, high-speed signal integrity (EtherCAT/CAN), and thermal management.
Skills: wiring harness architecture, connectors, wire gauges, EMC/EMI mitigation, 3D harness routing tools