Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Graafwater; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly qualified Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer for a remote-first role supporting global teams from South Africa. The engineer will design, develop, and validate complex electrical architectures, including power distribution, battery management, and ECU integration.

The position requires deep automotive electrical knowledge, hands-on use of schematic tools (Zuken E3, Capital), and proficiency in simulation software.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of automotive electrical principles and architectures.
• Experience with schematic design tools such as Zuken E3 or Capital.
• Proficiency in simulation software for validation and testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration across remote, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate automotive electrical systems and architectures.
• Oversee power distribution, battery management, and wiring harness strategies.
• Integrate ECUs and ensure compatibility with vehicle networks.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to meet project milestones.

Skills

Automotive electrics

Schematic design tools

Simulation software

Remote teamwork

Tools

Zuken E3

Capital

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing to the design, development, and validation of complex automotive electrical systems and architectures. You will be responsible for everything from power distribution and battery management systems to wiring harness design and integration of electronic control units (ECUs). The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of automotive electrical principles, schematic design tools (e.g., Zuken E3, Capital), and simulation software. This is a remote-first position, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams dispersed globally. If you are a seasoned electrical engineer with a passion for the automotive industry and thrive in a remote work environment, we encourage you to apply. This role is based in our operational area of Paarl, Western Cape, ZA , but requires no physical presence there.