Automotive Electronics Hardware Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 560,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electronics Hardware Engineer for our client in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA. You will design, validate, and integrate electronic hardware for vehicle ECUs, focusing on analog/digital circuits, power electronics, and reliable automotive interfaces.

You will collaborate with software teams, perform rigorous verification, and contribute to ISO 26262-compliant development while supporting manufacturing transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive electronic hardware design.
• Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium, Cadence Allegro).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive electronic hardware including schematics and PCB layout.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulations, and worst-case analysis for reliability.
• Specify components for automotive environments (temp, vibration, EMC).
• Develop hardware verification and validation test plans (functional, environmental, EMC).
• Collaborate with software engineers for HW-SW integration.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues during development, testing, production.
• Support ISO 26262 design reviews and manufacturing transition.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

CAN/LIN interfaces

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent Tier 1 automotive supplier, is actively searching for a talented Automotive Electronics Hardware Engineer to join their R&D department in **Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA**. This role is crucial for the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge electronic control units (ECUs) and integrated electronic systems for vehicles. You will work on challenging projects involving power electronics, sensor interfaces, and communication modules. This position requires a strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design, as well as a keen understanding of the automotive environment. You will be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable electronic solutions that power the vehicles of tomorrow. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant automotive advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware for automotive applications, including schematics capture and PCB layout.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and worst-case analysis to ensure design robustness and reliability.
• Specify and select electronic components suitable for automotive environments (e.g., temperature, vibration, EMC).
• Develop and execute hardware verification and validation test plans, including functional, environmental, and EMC testing.
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues encountered during development, testing, and production phases.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to ensure adherence to automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Support the transition of designs from R&D to manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic hardware design, with a focus on automotive applications.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and common automotive communication interfaces (CAN, LIN).
• Knowledge of power electronics and low-power design techniques is advantageous.
• Familiarity with automotive quality and safety standards (e.g., AEC-Q100, ISO 26262).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative automotive electronic systems.
• Access to advanced design tools and laboratory equipment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Contribution to a leading automotive supplier's success.
• Health insurance and retirement fund contributions.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.