Mechanical/Application Engineer
US$26 – US$45 / hr base salary
Posted 31 Jul 2025
Advertised as “Mechanical/Application Engineer - Harnessing”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$26 – US$45 / hr |
|---|
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
JOB TITLE: Mechanical/Application Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
SUPERVISOR: Engineering Manager
Pay Range: $26.00 - $45.00
About Us
ICS is a manufacturer of custom cables, harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, and industrial panels. We are a turn-key supplier that enables sophisticated designs.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Integrated Cable Systems (ICS), specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of cable assemblies and wire harnesses for aerospace, defense, and space applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in electrical and mechanical harness design, be proficient in industry standards, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality and reliable product delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Harness Design & Development:
- Design and develop wire harnesses and cable assemblies for aerospace and defense applications.
- Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Perform wire routing and define harness configurations for optimal performance and manufacturability.
- Work closely with customers, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent is met.
- Ensure designs comply with IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9100, MIL-STD, and aerospace industry regulations.
Technical Analysis & Problem-Solving:
- Evaluate electrical, mechanical, and environmental constraints to develop robust harness solutions.
- Conduct voltage drop, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal analysis to validate designs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues in prototyping, testing, and production phases.
Manufacturing Support:
- Confer with production personnel to resolve production problems as well as explain assembly instructions/techniques to co-workers, optimize manufacturability, and assembly processes.
- Provide design-for-manufacturing (DFM) input to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Support first article inspections (FAI) and validation testing to ensure design compliance.