The Electrical Distribution Engineer role at DoorDash Labs involves leading the design, development, and implementation of electrical distribution systems for autonomous delivery robots. This hands-on position requires a blend of strong electrical design fundamentals and practical experience with on-vehicle and prototype builds. The engineer will play a crucial role in accelerating prototype development and improving harness quality. The team is focused on creating innovative autonomy solutions for DoorDash's delivery platform.

• Hands-on experience with wire harness assembly, modification, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Strong fundamentals in wire sizing and voltage drop analysis.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as Zuken E3, CATIA Electrical, or SolidWorks.
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environments.
• Familiarity with Tier 1 suppliers and harness manufacturing processes.

• Own harness architecture development from concept through production release.
• Perform electrical analysis including wire sizing, voltage drop, fuse coordination, and component selection.
• Develop and maintain schematics and harness designs using tools such as Zuken E3.
• Define harness routing, grounding strategies, and packaging within constrained environments.
• Build, modify, and validate prototype and test harnesses.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues during vehicle bring-up, testing, and service.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement design improvements to enhance reliability.
• Drive improvements in harness manufacturability, durability, and serviceability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams and Tier 1 suppliers on DFM, validation, and production ramp.
• Review and release 2D drawings and 3D routing designs.