Automotive Electrical Engineer – Hybrid (CAN/LIN)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 780,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks an Automotive Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and integrate electrical systems for vehicles. You will ensure performance, safety, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with mechanical and software teams in a hybrid on-site/off-site setup.

You'll apply AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN, work with CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols, and help source components while documenting designs and test results for manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of automotive electrical experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) and simulations.
• Strong knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
• Experience with electrical testing and validation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for automotive applications.
• Create wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Perform electrical system simulations and analyses.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams for integrated functionality.
• Test and validate electrical components for performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during development and production.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and customer specs.
• Maintain design documentation and test reports.

Skills

Electrical design

CAN/LIN/Ethernet knowledge

Team collaboration

Project discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks an Automotive Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and integrate electrical systems for vehicles. You will ensure performance, safety, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with mechanical and software teams in a hybrid on-site/off-site setup.

You'll apply AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN, work with CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols, and help source components while documenting designs and test results for manufacturing readiness.