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Country: Portugal (PT)
City: Ovar
Worksite / Location: Ovar PTC
Job Function: EDS_Engineering
Job Discipline:
Job Family: D&D
Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Checker Fixture Engineer in our plant in [[location]].
Position Mission: Responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of Checker Fixtures (C/F) for automotive wire harness testing. The role transforms product and testing requirements into robust, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that enable fast and accurate verification of continuity, pinning, electrical integrity, and component functionality. The position contributes to the creation of engineering standards, drives technical innovation, and supports the growth of a capability in Checker Fixture design and development.
Main tasks & responsibilities:
Design new detection devices like electrical checker fixtures integrating mechanical and electrical systems.
Define and validate device functionality, ergonomics, and robustness.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal standards.
Support prototyping and testing phases to confirm performance.
Create and maintain wiring diagrams and connector specifications.
Define signal routing and ensure proper electrical functionality.
Select appropriate components and materials for electrical systems.
Collaborate with electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration.
Provide technical support to internal teams during design and build phases.
Clarify design intent and resolve technical queries.
Support cross-functional teams in understanding fixture requirements.
Ensure fixtures meet functional and quality requirements.
Participate in design reviews and validation processes.
Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Solid knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel (advanced level).
Good knowledge of CAD tools, electrical design software and fixture validation processes ((e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) and electrical design tools (e.g., EPLAN)
Good knowledge Signal Routing & Connector Specs (Capable of defining and implementing signal paths and connector interfaces).
Knowledge of quality tools: FMEA, PDCA and 8D methodology.
Understanding of automotive engineering standards and product change management processes.
Advanced English (spoken and written) and/or German.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer and stakeholder interaction.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Dynamism, resilience and self‑discipline.
Strong time‑management and team‑working skills.
Availability to travel if required.
At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.
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Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions for automotive applications. With nearly 250,000 employees in 45 countries, Yazaki is one of the world's largest privately-owned automotive suppliers and our products are used by virtually every major automotive supplier in the world. For more information, visit www.yazaki-na.com.
