Hybrid Senior Automotive Mechatronics Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with employer

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge lab facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Mechatronics Engineer for a hybrid role in Kimberley, South Africa. You will design, develop, and test mechatronic systems spanning mechanical, electrical, and software domains, from ADAS to actuators.

The ideal candidate has a master's in a related field, 6+ years of automotive experience, strong CAD/simulation skills, and proficiency in C/C++ with CAN familiarity. ISO 26262 knowledge is a plus, offering growth and innovation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of automotive mechatronics design and development experience.
• Strong CAD and simulation proficiency (SolidWorks/CATIA; MATLAB/Simulink; ANSYS).
• Experience with sensors, actuators, and control system design.
• Familiarity with CAN; ISO 26262 is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechatronic systems considering mechanical, electrical, and software aspects.
• Create detailed design specifications, schematics, and CAD models for components and assemblies.
• Conduct simulations and analyses (FEA, CFD, control modeling) to validate designs.
• Develop and implement testing procedures for mechatronic systems, including HIL testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues during development, testing, and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, cost, and safety requirements.
• Stay current with advances in mechatronics and automotive tech; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Control systems

Analytical skills

Project management

Team communication

Education

Master's degree (Mechatronics / Electrical / Mechanical engineering)

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Mechatronics Engineer for a hybrid role in Kimberley, South Africa. You will design, develop, and test mechatronic systems spanning mechanical, electrical, and software domains, from ADAS to actuators.

The ideal candidate has a master's in a related field, 6+ years of automotive experience, strong CAD/simulation skills, and proficiency in C/C++ with CAN familiarity. ISO 26262 knowledge is a plus, offering growth and innovation opportunities.