At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative wiring harness solutions for diverse industries.
- Company: Join AME Systems, a leader in electrical wiring harness design and manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and exposure to cutting-edge engineering tools.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth in a privately owned company with over 40 years of experience.
- Why this job: Make an impact in regulated industries while working on complex engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics; experience in wiring harness design preferred.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Location: Ararat (Head Office & Manufacturing)
Employment Type: Full-time
About AME Systems
AME Systems is an Australian owned leader in the design and manufacture of quality electrical wiring harnesses and assemblies, providing full service from design to delivery and aftermarket support. We operate across industries including heavy vehicles, defence, rail, aerospace, agriculture, buses/coaches, medical and special purpose vehicles. AME Systems applies rigorous industry standards across its operations, including AS9100 and ISO 9001, and operates from modern facilities in Ararat (Head Office and Manufacturing), Melbourne, and Malaysia.
The Opportunity
AME Systems is seeking a Design Engineer – Wiring Harnesses to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of robust, manufacturable wiring harness solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. Graduates may be considered for this position subject to qualifications and experience.
Role Purpose
The Design Engineer is responsible for the development, documentation, and support of wiring harness designs across diverse customer platforms. Graduate engineers will be supported by senior engineers, while experienced engineers will take greater ownership of designs from concept through release.
Key Responsibilities
- Create detailed wiring harness designs, and schematics; define wiring harness components to meet customer requirements
- Use Siemens Capital to author harness designs and generate manufacturing documentation
- Interpret customer specifications and applicable industry standards
- Collaborate with production, quality, test, and supply chain teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet all customer requirements
- Support continuous improvement and issue resolution activities
- Contribute to digitisation projects to implement digital twins and digital threads across our customer base
- Maintain engineering documentation in accordance with AME Systems’ quality system
- Comply with all workplace health and safety requirements
Additional Responsibilities
- End-to-end ownership of harness designs from concept through release
- Define connectors, terminals, seals, splices, protective coverings, and other components
- Develop Java-based automation or rules to improve design quality and efficiency
- Lead DFM/DFT activities and support in-process and end-of-line testing strategies
- Manage design baselines, options/variants, and engineering change activities
- Engage directly with customers and external stakeholders
- Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA)
Selection Criteria
- Degree qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- High attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment
Experienced-Level Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in wiring harness design and development
- Proficiency with eCAD harness tools, preferably Siemens Capital
- Strong understanding of harness components, manufacturability, EMC basics, and environmental considerations
- Java programming skills for automation, reporting, or design rule enhancement
The successful applicant will be appointed at an Experienced Design Engineer or Graduate level, with remuneration and responsibilities commensurate with qualifications, skills, and demonstrated capability.
Why Join AME Systems
- Work on complex harness systems across multiple regulated industries
- Exposure to modern digital harness engineering tools and processes
- Supportive engineering environment with strong manufacturing integration
- Privately owned business with long-term focus on quality, reliability, and people
- More than 40 years’ experience supplying custom wiring harness solutions to Australia’s heavy vehicle industry.
- AME Systems produce world’s best practice designs in electrical wiring harnesses and assemblies for a range of heavy vehicles and machinery.
Design Engineer – Wiring Harnesses in Ararat employer: Amesystems
AME Systems is an exceptional employer located in Ararat, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for both graduates and experienced engineers to take ownership of their designs while working alongside dedicated teams in production, quality, and supply chain. Our commitment to compliance and quality ensures that you will be part of a meaningful mission, contributing to robust wiring harness solutions that meet industry standards.
