Automotive ECUs Hardware Engineer: Design & Test

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Life assurance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an Automotive Electronics Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of ECUs and related hardware for modern vehicles.

You will craft schematics, select components, and supervise PCB layout, while validating designs through simulations, environmental and EMC/EMI testing, and ISO 26262 considerations. A strong background in analog/digital circuitry and power electronics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive electronics hardware design.
• Strong proficiency in analog/digital circuit design and power electronics.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, Ethernet and automotive standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware for automotive ECUs, sensors, and power management systems.
• Create schematics, select components, and oversee PCB layout for manufacturability.
• Perform circuit analysis, SPICE simulations, and validation testing.
• Conduct environmental, thermal, vibration, and EMC/EMI testing.
• Collaborate with software, systems engineers, and product managers.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262, AEC standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

Power electronics

CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols

Circuit analysis & SPICE simulations

Hardware testing & debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an Automotive Electronics Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of ECUs and related hardware for modern vehicles.

You will craft schematics, select components, and supervise PCB layout, while validating designs through simulations, environmental and EMC/EMI testing, and ISO 26262 considerations. A strong background in analog/digital circuitry and power electronics is essential.