Electrical Distribution Engineer (Harness / EDS)

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DoorDash Labs is a team within DoorDash building autonomous delivery robots and other autonomy solutions from the ground up for DoorDash's core delivery platform. If you have a passion for applying autonomy and robotics in a service used by millions of people daily, then we want to talk to you! We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Distribution Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical distribution systems (EDS). This role combines strong electrical design fundamentals with practical, on-vehicle and prototype build experience, supporting programs from early concept through production. You will play a key role in accelerating prototype development, improving harness quality, and reducing supplier-related delays by owning end-to-end harness design and execution. You're Excited About this opportunity because you will... Own harness architecture development from concept through production release Perform electrical analysis including wire sizing, voltage drop, fuse coordination, and component selection Develop and maintain schematics and harness designs using tools such as Zuken E3 Define harness routing, grounding strategies, and packaging within constrained environments Build, modify, and validate prototype and test harnesses Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues during vehicle bring-up, testing, and service Conduct root cause analysis and implement design improvements to enhance reliability Drive improvements in harness manufacturability, durability, and serviceability Collaborate with manufacturing teams and Tier 1 suppliers on DFM, validation, and production ramp Review and release 2D drawings and 3D routing designs We're excited about you because... Hands-on experience with wire harness assembly, modification, troubleshooting, and repair Strong fundamentals in: Wire sizing and voltage drop analysis Connector and terminal selection High-speed data systems and shielding techniques Proficiency with industry tools (e.g., Zuken E3, CATIA Electrical, SolidWorks, or similar) Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environments Familiarity with Tier 1 suppliers and harness manufacturing processes Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024. The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: Covey

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