Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer — Hybrid Role & Growth

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking an experienced Automotive Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical systems for next-generation vehicles. The role blends office-based design work with hands‑on validation in a hybrid work model that balances teamwork with focused individual work.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems, specify components, run simulations, and document results to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive electrical system design.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and validation.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and SPICE simulations.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical architectures and schematics for automotive applications.
• Specify and select automotive-grade components, including sensors, ECUs, and wiring harnesses.
• Perform simulations and prototype testing to validate electrical system designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues encountered during vehicle development and testing phases.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Document design specifications, test results, and technical reports.

Skills

Altium

Cadence

SPICE

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

HIL testing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

SPICE

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking an experienced Automotive Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical systems for next-generation vehicles. The role blends office-based design work with hands‑on validation in a hybrid work model that balances teamwork with focused individual work.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems, specify components, run simulations, and document results to support