How to hire a wire communications engineer

How to hire a wire communications engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step wire communications engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a wire communications engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new wire communications engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the wire communications engineer you need to hire. Certain wire communications engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A wire communications engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, wire communications engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of wire communications engineers.

   Type of Wire Communications Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Wire Communications Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$25-52
   Electrical Designer	An electrical designer designs and develops electrical circuit and system layouts for electric power distribution. The responsibilities of an electrical designer include assembling electrical panels and leading a team of document control personnel in-charged to identify and organize facility maintenance drawings... Show more	$22-42
   Electrical & Instrumentation Designer	An electrical instrumentation designer's main job is to design instruments that can be used in various areas such as laboratories, power plants, or research institutes. They work together with a team or individually to design instruments, create a prototype, and test its functions... Show more	$28-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Assembly Issues
   • Design Changes
   • DFMEA

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Avaya Definity G3Si PBX and Audix Voicemail site administration to facilitate users.
   • Verify meter programs and write/edit meter programs for multiple meter vendors used in AMR projects.
   • Design process improvements using FactoryTalk for operator HMI panels.
   • Evaluate replacement electronic components for compatibility with existing PCB designs.
   • Design conductivity sensor PCB used to measure conductivity of solutions.
   • Operate and troubleshoot vacuum deposition machinery used in the development of anodes vital to the design of novel lithium-sulfur battery technology.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your wire communications engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A wire communications engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, wire communications engineers' average salary in utah is 36% less than in new mexico.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wire communications engineers earn 51% less than senior-level wire communications engineers.
   • Certifications. A wire communications engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a wire communications engineer's salary.

   Average wire communications engineer salary

   $76,457yearly

   $36.76 hourly rate

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   Entry-level wire communications engineer salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a wire communications engineer job description

   A good wire communications engineer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a wire communications engineer job description:

   Wire communications engineer job description example

   • Prepare design layouts, diagrams, wiring harnesses, electrical systems, bills of material, and drawings/schematics of components and assemblies with supporting calculations, in support of the overall system design.
   • Create and revise harness drawings. Perform other engineering-related tasks as required i.e., analysis, bills of material creation, manufacturing support, layout work, and supplier contact.
   • Design vehicle hardware components to meet internal and customer requirements.
   • Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.
   • Selection of wire harness engineering content such as cable ampacity sizing, heat shrink mechanical sizing, weatherization, and proper wire splicing
   • Receive, create and record Wrike tickets for tracking of assignments
   • Translation of engineering requirements to source and vendor control documentation
   • Cataloging of vendor and supplier-controlled components, models and specifications
   • Release of specifications, drawings and ECNs within the PDM system
   • Interface with product design team, and mechanics to ensure accurate product implementation
   • Generation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams from sketches, drawings, datasheets and verbal direction
   • Produce and revise engineering Bills of Materials in the Product Life Cycle system.
   • Support inventory control with identifying special components or processes and/or alternative components
   • Oversee wiring assemblers and manage consumable and tooling inventory
   • Conduct QC checks of wiring harnesses per internal and customer standards
   • Diagnosis and troubleshoot vehicle harness installation issues and train employees on proper corrective actions
   • Checking of drawings per company and ASME Y14 standards
   • Generation of Engineering Change Notices per company standards and engineering direction

   Qualifications:

   1. Bachelors Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent
   2. 3 years of industry experience

   1. Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installation drawings, wiring diagrams, and 3D modeling of complex multi-breakout harnesses.
   2. Proficiency with harness design software, especially Solidworks Electrical, Zuken E3, etc.
   3. Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 harness design and fabrication standards
   4. Competent at end-to-end definition and selection of connectors, wires, and other harness hardware.
   5. Experience with hands-on cable assembly and design and the ability to perform independently with minimal oversight is necessary

   1. (7:00 AM- 3:30 PM) 1st shift

   Paying $28/hr - $33/hr, maybe more based on experience.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find wire communications engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wire communications engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit wire communications engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with wire communications engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new wire communications engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect wire communications engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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