Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

On-site role

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to lead design, development, testing and validation of electrical architectures for automotive applications. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing and testing teams to ensure reliability, performance and safety of complex systems onsite.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, at least 6 years in automotive electrical design, proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive electrical system design and development.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical system architectures and schematics for automotive applications.
• Specify and select electrical components including wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, actuators, and control modules.
• Perform electrical simulations and analysis (load flow, signal integrity, EMC) to ensure performance and compliance.
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical systems and components, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues during development, validation, and production phases.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering and software teams for seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation including design specs, test reports, and BOMs.
• Ensure designs comply with ISO 26262 and customer requirements.
• Support manufacturing in implementation and troubleshooting on the production line.

Skills

Electrical design

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

CAN

LIN

Automotive Ethernet

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic automotive component manufacturer based in Mahikeng, North West , is looking for a skilled Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer . This role is critical for the design, development, testing, and validation of electrical systems and components for a range of automotive applications. The successful candidate will work closely with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of complex electrical architectures in vehicles. Join our client in Mahikeng and contribute to the advancement of automotive electrical technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical system architectures and schematics for automotive applications.
• Specify and select electrical components, including wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, actuators, and control modules.
• Perform electrical simulations and analysis (e.g., load flow, signal integrity, EMC) to ensure system performance and compliance.
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical systems and components, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues during development, validation, and production phases.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering and software development teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Ensure designs comply with relevant automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262 for functional safety) and customer requirements.
• Support manufacturing engineers in the implementation and troubleshooting of electrical systems on the production line.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive electrical system design and development.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) and simulation tools.
• Solid understanding of automotive electrical architectures, power distribution, signal integrity, and EMC principles.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Must be available to work full-time onsite in Mahikeng, North West .

Benefits

• An annual salary of R , commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to work with advanced automotive electrical technologies and contribute to innovative projects.
• A supportive and growth-oriented work environment.
• Access to professional development and training programs.
• Work with a reputable manufacturer in the automotive sector.
• Contribute to the electrical integrity and innovation of vehicles.