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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is hiring an Electrical Design / Project Engineer to develop wiring harness systems for off‑highway equipment. This is an onsite role in Dubuque, IA. You will join an experienced engineering team and support new product development through design, review, troubleshooting, and manufacturing support.

• Route and develop wiring harnesses, ensuring integration with mechanical and electrical systems
• Create and modify wire‑harness models and drawings using Creo, ProCable and Capital Harness
• Participate in print reviews and formal design reviews for new product introductions
• Support manufacturing and assembly teams during builds and product launches
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical system issues on prototypes and production machines
• Work with manufacturing and quality engineers to identify design improvements
• Coordinate design changes with other design teams and suppliers
• Review and approve 2‑D harness drawings and support supplier/component selection

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Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong mechanical aptitude (demonstrable through work experience or hands‑on projects)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and commitments consistently
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross‑functional team environment
• This position is onsite in Dubuque, IA. Visa sponsorship is NOT available — applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3‑D modeling software and electrical harness tools (preferred)
• Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink
• Prior exposure to off‑road / off‑highway mobile equipment design
• Hands‑on experience with ProCable and Capital Harness Systems (CHS)
• Experience reading electrical schematics and translating them to harness designs
• Wire harness or cable design experience for vehicles

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $65,000 - $85,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
• Health and dental insurance
• Teladoc / virtual care
• Supplemental vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid long‑term disability; short‑term disability
• Retirement savings (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible spending / HSA options
• Bonus plan (exempt employees only)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Bereavement leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client is an engineering services provider focused on product development for off‑highway equipment (agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial and specialty machines). Services include concept development, product design, documentation, simulation, testing and optimization. Engineering staff work from a central engineering center (including a branch office in Dubuque, IA) and at customer sites across the U.S.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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