Electrical Design Engineer

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks. This role requires a B Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, including expertise in 3D CAD software. Responsibilities include creating schematics, preparing bills of materials, and managing project timelines. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality designs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an Electrical Design Engineering position.
• Experience in the automotive sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Design chassis harness for medium and heavy-duty trucks using 3D CAD and 2D software.
• Create 2D Harness Drawings and Schematics.
• Prepare bills of materials and 3D assemblies.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

B Eng. Degree /Diploma in Electrical Engineering

B Tech Degree in Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

3D CAD software

Siemens NX11

Unigraphics NX

Team Center

Job description

About the job Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:

An Electrical Design Engineer with critical attention to detail who can work in a pressure-driven environment handling multiple priorities is sought by a fast-paced Protective Mobility service in Pretoria. Your role will include Medium and Heavy-duty trucks (4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 vehicles with high mobility and extreme levels of landmine, IED, and ballistic protection chassis harness design using 3D CAD - and 2D Schematic software, preparing bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies (Unigraphics NX) while evaluating scope of work and managing project timelines.

DUTIES:

• Medium and Heavy-duty trucks, overhead cranes, forklifts, rotational jigs chassis harness design using 3D CAD - and 2D Schematic software.
• Vehicle Electrical Systems Design, including 3D Wiring Design in Siemens NX11, creating 2D Harness Drawings and Schematics.
• The Electrical Component Integration.
• Evaluate scope of work and manage project timelines.
• Prepare bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies (Unigraphics NX11).
• Product data management (entering designs and related info into PDM software - Team Center).
• Ensure designs meet supplier and regulatory requirements.
• Design with cost saving, ease of installation and servicing in mind.
• Conduct concept and design reviews.
• Liaise with suppliers on designs.
• Assess results for comparison against customer requirements and design standards.
• Liaise with other Engineering disciplines and teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• B Eng. Degree /Diploma in Electrical Engineering/ B Tech Degree in Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Automotive sector

Experience/Skills –

• 3 - 5 Years' experience working in an Electrical Design Engineering position after you have completed your degree/diploma.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Integrity and honesty.
• Good work ethic.
• Hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile.