Electrical Engineer

We’re Hiring: Electrical Engineer – Cable Harness Routing Designer | Automotive

Company: Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB

Role: Electrical Engineer – Cable Harness Routing Designer

Specialisation: Cable Harness Routing | Electrical Installations | CATIA V5 | Vehicle Integration | Automotive Engineering

Work Model: 100% On-site

Assignment Period: 1 December 2026 – 30 November 2028

Languages: Swedish and English

About the Role

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer – Cable Harness Routing Designer to contribute to the development of advanced electrical installation solutions for next‑generation commercial vehicles.

You will be responsible for designing, developing, and releasing cable harness routing solutions that meet electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, serviceability, and cost requirements.

The role covers the complete product development lifecycle, from concept development and detailed CAD design to prototype builds, verification, industrialisation, and engineering changes.

You will collaborate closely with electrical architects, mechanical designers, manufacturing engineers, purchasing teams, and external suppliers to ensure efficient, robust, and production‑ready electrical installations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cable Harness Routing & Electrical Installation

• Design and develop cable harness routing solutions using industry‑standard CAD tools.
• Create and maintain 3D routing models and technical documentation.
• Develop electrical installation solutions for vehicle platforms.
• Optimise routing based on packaging, robustness, manufacturability, serviceability, quality, and cost.
• Ensure compatibility with surrounding mechanical and electrical components.

2. CAD Design & Technical Development

• Develop detailed 3D models and technical documentation for electrical installations.
• Use CATIA V5 or CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE for routing and installation design.
• Perform tolerance analysis and installation feasibility assessments.
• Participate in concept development and engineering design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with technical requirements and product development standards.

3. Cross‑Functional Engineering Collaboration

• Work closely with electrical architects, component owners, and mechanical design teams.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, purchasing, and external suppliers.
• Participate in technical discussions and propose practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure alignment between electrical design, mechanical integration, and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage multiple activities and maintain effective stakeholder communication.
• Support prototype builds and electrical installation activities.
• Participate in verification and validation.
• Troubleshoot cable harness routing and installation issues.
• Support technical investigations and resolve design‑related problems.
• Contribute to industrialisation and production engineering.
• Manage engineering changes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve routing methods and design practices.
• Contribute to engineering standards and technical best practices.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) principles.
• Support continuous improvement across electrical installation and vehicle integration.

Required Skills & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Relevant professional experience may also be considered.

Cable Harness Routing & Design

• Practical experience in cable harness routing or mechanical installation design.
• Understanding of vehicle electrical installations, packaging, and component integration.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability requirements.
• Understanding of DfM and DfA principles.

CAD & Product Development

• Experience working with 3D CAD systems.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 or CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical models and documentation.
• Understanding of engineering design processes and product development.
• Knowledge of installation feasibility assessments and tolerance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering activities and priorities.
• Comfortable workin