Electrical Engineer (Engineering)

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join an engineering team. The role involves designing and developing electrical systems for vehicles, managing projects, and ensuring successful communication throughout prototyping and production. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and ideally have over 3 years of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering in a design and development role.
• Previous experience in military vehicle design environment is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, systems, and components.

Responsibilities

• Perform concept design, calculations, and architecture of new electrical designs.
• Follow the development process ensuring reviews and procedures are completed.
• Communicate with manufacturing and contractors to ensure flow of information.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical design software

Onshape

SW Package

Job description

Our client in the Engineering Industry is looking to hire an Electrical Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design

• Perform concept design, calculations, and architecture of new electrical and electronic designs
• Evaluate and set up power budgets for full vehicle systems
• Prepare solid models of components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies using business file structure guidelines, number protocol, and design standards
• Prepare concept layouts of design concepts, using own design initiative and incorporating the inputs of the team
• Prepare detail layout and manufacturing drawings of components and assemblies
• Responsible for drawing sign-off according to drawing standards
• Stay up to date with industry advancements and technologies
• Responsible for the technical integrity of the allocated design, including the integration on system level

Development

• Follow the development process and procedures ensuring that reviews and procedures are completed
• Assist during the building and testing of prototypes, ensuring that closed loop feedback is taking place during the design process
• Communicate with manufacturing and sub-contractors to ensure the flow of information during prototyping and production

Test and Evaluation

• Communicate and incorporate inputs from the test and analysis parties during the design process
• Include the test and analysis parties to perform tests and analysis to complete the design cycle
• Plan, schedule and execute tests as required on allocated sub-system

Project Management

• Ensure that projects are executed according to the time, mass, and budget targets
• Represent the business at design reviews
• Attend design reviews with internal and external clients
• Management of systems throughout the acquisitioning phase
• Manage a design group within a program
• Organise MRB to ensure decision making takes place swiftly
• Take up the responsibilities of system integrator on large programs in support of Chief design

Support

• Production support, capturing of red‑line drawings during the building and prototype phase
• Assist ILS with repair, maintenance and additional information required
• Support the procurement department during supplier evaluation and during the procurement cycle
• Responsible for the allocated design from concept phase up to sign‑off
• Ensuring components are procured and quality assessed during the acquisition phase
• Ensure suppliers confirm all requirements, as set out in project specifications

Requirements

• Software
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering in a design and development role
  • Previous experience in the military vehicle design environment will be advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, electrical systems, and components
  • Proficient in electrical design software or relevant Onshape and SW Package
• Software Capability
  • Proficient in electrical design software or relevant Onshape and SW Package
• Other Requirements
  • Excellent problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders

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