You've designed a complex electrical system. Your calculations are perfect, components optimal. But contractors misinterpret your diagrams, installers make wrong connections, and inspectors flag issues you thought were clear. The problem isn't your design; it's how you're communicating it through wiring diagrams.

Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams

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What you'll learn
Analyze common electrical symbols and standards to accurately interpret complex wiring diagrams and schematics.
Evaluate wiring harnesses using wire labeling expertise and critical analysis to ensure compliance with connector and industry standards.
Create clear and accurate wiring diagram with correct documentation in compliance with industry standards.
Skills you'll gain
- Analysis
- Software Documentation
- Electrical Safety
- Wire Harnesses
- Design Software
- Schematic Diagrams
- Technical Communication
- Engineering Documentation
- Electrical Systems
- Technical Standard
- Electrical Wiring
- Engineering Drawings
- Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Equipment
- Document Management
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December 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module explains concepts which are crucial to reading electrical wiring diagrams. It helps with learning symbols and conventions commonly used in diagrams and the differences between different diagrams.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
This module delves into how to successfully and correctly label a wire, create the wire harness with connectors while meeting required standards which would be used as per wiring diagram of the system.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
Documentation is extremely important in engineering field as it is used for safety and regulatory compliance. This modules also covers topics such as how to standardize diagrams and use of software.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment2 peer reviews
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