Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Bridgeport

Overview:
Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Drafter with experience in electrical cable and wire harness design. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings and documentation for wiring systems used in our vehicles, NDT Test Systems, in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. Proficiency with CAD tools and understanding of electrical systems is essential.

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

Develop 2D schematics and partial 3D models of cable and wire harness assemblies using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks Electrical).

Interpret electrical design requirements from engineers and translate them into detailed technical drawings.

Create and maintain bills of materials (BOM), connector tables, and wire run lists.

Ensure drawings meet industry standards, customer specifications, and internal documentation protocols.

Revise existing designs and update documentation as needed throughout the product development cycle.

Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and production teams to ensure design feasibility and resolve discrepancies.

Support the prototyping and production phases by providing documentation, clarification, and updates.

Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of drafting practices and tools.

Qualifications:
Qualifications:

Associate's degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred).

2+ years of experience in electrical drafting, preferably involving cable or harness design.

Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks Electrical

Understanding of wiring diagrams, schematics, and harness manufacturing processes.

Familiarity with standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, or similar is a plus.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

About Us:
Why Sperry:

Competitive salary.

Generous paid time off.

Full complement of health and welfare benefits.

Truly meaningful and engaging work, compelling and intrinsically motivating.

Immediate contribution to advancing cultural dynamics and infrastructure.

Collaboration across high-performing teams with interdependent, well-defined achievement goals.

Opportunity for thought leadership within a highly supportive working environment.

 

About Sperry:

Sperry Rail is on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century, we have repeatedly modernized and improved rail diagnostics through our relentless pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever-improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concepts with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry imprints themselves into our brand and further galvanizes a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome! We are agile and hungry and invite those with similar passions to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to the market. Fast-paced, high-touch with a distinct sense of purpose. We offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something different.