Automotive ECU Test Engineer — HIL & ISO 26262

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electronics Test Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on validating ECUs and related systems with thorough testing plans, fixtures, and HIL setups.

You will run diverse tests, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers to ensure quality and safety across automotive electronics. A strong electronics and embedded systems background, plus 4+ years of testing experience and HIL tool proficiency, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in testing automotive electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge of electronics, embedded systems and automotive testing.
• Experience with HIL testing and related software; Python/C++/C# ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies and plans for automotive ECUs and systems.
• Design and build test fixtures and HIL setups for multiple test levels.
• Execute functional, performance, environmental and regression tests.
• Analyze results, document defects, and track via bug systems.
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Maintain and write test scripts and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards such as ISO 26262.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

HIL testing (dSPACE)

Vector VT System

Oscilloscope / test equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electronics Test Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on validating ECUs and related systems with thorough testing plans, fixtures, and HIL setups.

You will run diverse tests, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers to ensure quality and safety across automotive electronics. A strong electronics and embedded systems background, plus 4+ years of testing experience and HIL tool proficiency, is required.