Electrical Engineer (Cable Harness)
Sabanto · Ames, IA · United States · On-site
Posted Aug 3, 2026
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Sabanto is a venture-backed, Illinois-Iowa-based technology company on a mission to drive autonomy into agriculture.
We believe the agriculture industry’s lack of labor will drive the adoption of Farming-as-a-Service companies using autonomous equipment. It’s this very spirit that drives us to build a robotic machinery platform, delivering a service that brings unprecedented efficiency, productivity, and cost to farmers. Join our fast-growing, industrious, and passionate team of innovators as we continue to disrupt the multi-billion-dollar agriculture industry.
You will own the design, validation, and production release of the vehicle wiring harnesses that connect Sabanto's autonomous control system to commercial agricultural equipment. This includes high-current power distribution, CAN and Ethernet communications, RF cable assemblies, environmental sealing, manufacturability, and supplier management.
RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES
Take specifications of Tractors, components and communication protocols and turn them into working designs
Component selection: specify the ideal wires, connectors, terminals, protective sleeving based on performance and environmental requirements
Complete technical drawings of wiring harnesses including wiring diagrams, 2D bundle drawings, and 3D layout
Fuse and circuit protection selection and qualification
EMI/EMC consideration and testing
Manufacturer selection, qualification, and inventory tracking
Own qualification and quality testing: test using diagnostic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
Help troubleshoot issues with production usage
QUALIFICATIONS
Will to work an on-site position based in Ames, IA.
Bachelors or higher in Electrical Engineering
5+ years professional experience
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
An entrepreneurial attitude with a keen eye for detail
Experience with DFM, FMEA, PPAP, automotive processes
Experience with CAN bus, ethernet, RF cable assemblies
Organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Industrious and curious – can drive tractors or willing to learn
Ag-gnostic and hands-on – willing to walk up to a farmer, talk the talk, walk the walk and understand how their systems are used.
BENEFITS
At Sabanto, every member of our team moves the needle. With a firm footing in our core company values, we’ve built a fast-paced, demanding work culture that allows for the flexibility, autonomy, and career opportunities you’d expect from a growing company. We offer competitive benefits including:
Working on a concept that will forever disrupt the agriculture industry
The chance to make an immediate impact and do the best work of your life
Vacation and flexible time
401k, medical, dental
OUR CORE VALUES
Own It - Be self-driven, entrepreneurial, and efficient
Raise the Bar - Challenge complacency and mediocrity; be adaptable and agile; details matter
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