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

Core 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 setting with strong manufacturing integration

Privately owned business with long-term focus on quality, reliability, and people

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📌 Design Engineer (Ararat)
🏢 AME Systems
📍 Ararat