Electrical Drafter – Technical Writer

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Electrical Drafter responsible for electrical harness designs and technical documentation for hybrid refrigerated transport systems. Collaborating with engineers and supporting new product development in a fast-growing company.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMatosinhos • 🇵🇹 PortugalMid-LevelSenior💰 €22,000 - €44,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

electrical schematics generation2D electrical harness schematicswiring diagramsinterconnection diagramscable schedulessingle line diagramswire sizingcircuit protectiongrounding specificationstechnical writing

Soft Skills

detail-orientedfocus on accuracycontinuous improvementability to manage multiple prioritieswork effectively in fast-paced environment

Tools & Technologies

CREO SCHEMATICSWindchillPLM systems3D CAD modeling software

Certifications & Qualifications

Electrical Technical Course (Level 5 – CET/CTESP)bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Industry Keywords

automotive electrical standardsregulated industryAgile methodologiesScrum methodologiesDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Design for Testability (DFT)DFMEA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Engineers to implement and document electrical changes to the product
Create detailed 2D electrical harness schematics using CREO SCHEMATICS application tool with accurate wire routing, connector specifications, and component placement
Develop wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, cable schedules, and single line diagrams for electrical systems in refrigerated transport applications
Review electrical drawings for accuracy and adherence to drafting standards while ensuring compliance with industry requirements and safety regulations
Monitor design workflow for electrical documentation release into PLM system (Windchill) for configuration and change management
Support project assignments by creating preliminary electrical concept drawings for RFI and RFQ proposals
Apply proper wire sizing, circuit protection requirements, and grounding specifications in accordance with automotive electrical standards
Collaborate with production engineers to ensure electrical designs are optimized for manufacturing and assembly processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient in electrical model creation utilizing CREO SCHEMATICS or equivalent
3 to 5+ years of electrical schematics generation and technical writing
Familiarity with PLM systems for storage/retrieval of CAD files (Windchill preferably)
Electrical Technical Course (Level 5 – CET/CTESP or over) or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in a regulated industry (Nice to have)
Experience with 3D CAD modeling software (CREO preferably) (Nice to have)
Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including participation in sprint reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups (Nice to have)
Exposure to Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT) and DFMEA practices and tools (Nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to professional development workshops from high quality industry partners
Flexible work hours