Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Exposure to advanced automotive tech

Collaborative engineering culture

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on designing, integrating, and validating electrical architectures for new vehicle platforms.

This hybrid position supports remote work for select tasks while enabling hands-on development on-site. You will develop specifications, schematics, and routing for electrical systems, ensuring reliability and manufacturability, with emphasis on CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive electrical system design and development.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and harness design software.
• Understanding of CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle electrical system architectures, including power distribution and signal routing.
• Create detailed electrical schematics and harness designs using CAD tools.
• Specify requirements for electrical components, ECUs, and sensors.
• Analyze electrical system performance and meet vehicle targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical system failures.
• Validate electrical designs through simulation, bench testing, and vehicle testing.
• Ensure adherence to automotive standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and test reports.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in automotive electrical systems and technologies.

Skills

CAN bus

LIN bus

Automotive Ethernet

Power distribution

Signal integrity

AUTOSAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

Mentor Graphics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to join their advanced engineering division in Klerksdorp, North West. This role is crucial for the design, integration, and validation of complex electrical systems within new vehicle platforms. As a hybrid position, you will enjoy the flexibility of remote work for certain tasks while engaging in collaborative, on-site activities for hands‑on development and testing. You will be responsible for developing specifications, schematics, and routing for vehicle electrical architectures, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and manufacturability. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, experience with automotive networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and a thorough understanding of power distribution and signal integrity. Your expertise will directly contribute to the innovation and quality of our client's automotive products, reinforcing their position as a leader in the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to make a significant impact on vehicle design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle electrical system architectures, including power distribution and signal routing.
• Create detailed electrical schematics and harness designs using CAD tools (e.g., Zuken E3, Mentor Graphics).
• Specify requirements for electrical components, ECUs, and sensors.
• Analyze electrical system performance and ensure compliance with vehicle targets.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, software, manufacturing) to integrate electrical systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical system failures.
• Validate electrical designs through simulation, bench testing, and vehicle testing.
• Ensure adherence to automotive standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and test reports.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in automotive electrical systems and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive electrical system design and development.
• Proficiency in electrical schematic capture and harness design software.
• Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet).
• Understanding of power electronics, EMC/EMI principles, and signal integrity.
• Experience with automotive network analysis tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating remotely and on‑site.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with AUTOSAR is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based rewards.
• Hybrid work model promoting work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Exposure to advanced automotive technologies.
• Collaborative and innovative engineering culture.
• Supportive team environment.