Electrical Design Engineer – AgTech Machinery (Paarl)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Engineering Specialist for its Paarl, Western Cape operations. You will lead electrical design, development, and optimization for advanced agricultural machinery and automation, collaborating with mechanical, software, and field teams to ensure robust, production-ready solutions.

The role requires hands-on design, prototyping, testing, and documentation, with strong skills in CAD, sensors, power electronics, and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in electrical design and development, preferably in related industry.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software.
• Experience with sensors, data acquisition, and power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for agricultural equipment and automation processes.
• Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and component layouts using CAD software.
• Select appropriate electrical components, sensors, actuators, and power supplies based on system requirements.
• Develop and implement testing procedures for electrical systems and components.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues in prototypes and existing machinery.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical and control systems.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure efficient production and assembly of electrical systems.
• Maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, BOMs, and test reports.
• Stay updated on advancements in agricultural technology and relevant electrical engineering principles.
• Provide technical support to field service teams and customers when required.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD software

Control systems

PLC programming

Sensors & data

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Engineering Specialist for its Paarl, Western Cape operations. You will lead electrical design, development, and optimization for advanced agricultural machinery and automation, collaborating with mechanical, software, and field teams to ensure robust, production-ready solutions.

The role requires hands-on design, prototyping, testing, and documentation, with strong skills in CAD, sensors, power electronics, and PLCs.