Checker Fixture Engineer

Yazaki International Corporation

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:

• Fixture Design & Development: 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.
• Electrical Integration: 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.
• Technical Guidance & Clarification: 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.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure fixtures meet functional and quality requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and validation processes.
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Academic Background

• Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

• Technical Skills

• 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.

• Languages

• Advanced English (spoken and written) and/or German.

• Soft Skills

• 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.