Automotive Body Control Module Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Paid vacation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Body Control Module Engineer to join their East London team. The role covers design, development and testing of BCM ECUs for vehicle body functions. Hybrid work arrangement combines in-office collaboration in East London with remote flexibility.

The candidate should have a strong background in embedded systems and automotive electronics. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust solutions for modern vehicles and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of automotive embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in embedded C and automotive protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop BCM and related ECUs software.
• Implement lighting, windows, locks, mirrors, HVAC features.
• Collaborate with hardware to define ECU specs and integration.
• Develop and execute software test plans and vehicle testing.
• Debug hardware/software issues in body electronics.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and customer requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and process improvements.
• Support production and validation teams during launches.

Skills

Embedded systems

Automotive electronics

C programming

Git

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

UDS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Automotive Body Control Module Engineer to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. This role is responsible for the design, development, and testing of electronic control units (ECUs) that manage various body functions in vehicles, such as lighting, windows, locks, and climate control. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure these systems are integrated seamlessly and perform reliably. This hybrid position offers a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, supporting a productive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, automotive electronics, and experience with body electronics functions. You will play a key role in delivering innovative and robust solutions for modern vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for Body Control Modules (BCMs) and related ECUs.
• Implement features related to interior and exterior lighting, power windows, door locks, mirrors, wipers, and HVAC control.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define ECU specifications and ensure successful hardware integration.
• Develop and execute software test plans, including unit testing, integration testing, and vehicle-level testing.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware issues related to body electronics functions.
• Ensure software compliance with automotive standards and customer requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
• Work with manufacturing and validation teams to support product launch and ongoing production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive embedded software development, with a focus on body electronics.
• Proficiency in embedded C programming.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols such as LIN, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Understanding of automotive diagnostic protocols (e.g., UDS).
• Experience with embedded software development tools, including compilers, debuggers, and version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of automotive testing methodologies and tools.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Benefits include health insurance, a retirement fund, and paid vacation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development are available within a supportive team environment.

This hybrid role provides the advantage of working both remotely and on-site at our facility in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA, fostering collaboration and flexibility.

Join a dynamic company contributing to the evolution of automotive technology.