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Job ID : 1571352 Date Updated : January 7th, 2026

Wire Harness Design-Engineer

Hiring Company ZAMA kabushiki Kaisha
Location Iwate Prefecture, Hachimantai-shi
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen

Work Style

Casual Clothing Flex Time

Job Description

Wire Harness Design-Engineer

The ZAMA Group is a full-service supplier and a global market leader in fluid and fuel management systems, precision machined parts, and electrical and electro-mechanical solutions, with a legacy of operational excellence.
We are looking for a motivated Wire Harness Design Engineer to create and develop wire harnesses to join our team.
Your expertise will drive our success. Apply now!

Responsibilities

  • Create and develop detailed wiring harness designs, including schematics and layout diagrams using CAD software (e.g., ZUKEN, Creo).
  • Develop and maintain specifications and design standards for wiring harness design, including materials, connectors, terminals, and protective sleeves.
  • Ensure that all designs comply with industry standards and regulations, such as IPC,  IEC, and RoHS, while maintaining adherence to quality and safety guidelines.
  • Evaluates alternative wiring harness materials and components and recommends most cost-effective solutions while fulfilling high quality standards.
  • Leads design reviews and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance and reduce costs.
  • Analyze test data, identify potential risks and recommend design improvements to the development team.
  • Work closely, remotely or on site via business trips, with an international engineering and manufacturing team to ensure seamless realization of wiring harnesses
  • Collaborates with the Quality Assurance team to ensure compliance with industry standards, such as ISO, IPC, etc.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level (Amount Used: English usage about 75%)
Minimum Japanese Level Basic
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in designing wiring harnesses and related components.
  • Proven successful project completion and product design from concept to production in previous employment.
  • Analytical thinking, trouble shooting and problem-solving methodology
  • Ability to work in cross-functional team environment
  • Willingness to travel to Philippines
  • Proficiency in wiring CAD software (ZUKEN E3, Creo, etc.)
  • Advanced written and oral communication skills in English (TOEIC 750 and above)
  • Proficiency in 3D routing CAD software is a plus (ZUKEN XVL studio WR, etc.) 

Job Location

  • Iwate Prefecture, Hachimantai-shi

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen
Work Hours フレックスタイム制 コアタイム10:00-15:00
Holidays 年間休日124日
Job Division Design Department
Industry Machinery

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less) - International Company
Non-Japanese Ratio Majority Japanese