Hybrid Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 482,000 - 1,240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer for a contract role in East London. You will design, develop, and test advanced electrical and electronic systems for next-generation vehicles, including power distribution, sensor integration, and in-vehicle networking.

You will work on complex projects, collaborating with mechanical, software, and supplier teams, with a hybrid work model allowing on-site and remote work to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Design and develop automotive electrical systems for vehicles.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software for schematics and layouts.
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN/Ethernet and power electronics.
• Experience with system validation, EMC testing, and ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical system architectures.
• Specify components, connectors, and wiring harnesses.
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic with CAD tools.
• Integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software elements.
• Develop and execute test plans per automotive standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during development and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Conduct feasibility studies and performance analyses.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Stay updated on emerging automotive electrical technologies.

Skills

Electrical CAD software

Automotive electrical components

Power electronics

Embedded systems

CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols

EMC testing

ISO 26262 functional safety

Teamwork and communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer for a contract role in East London. You will design, develop, and test advanced electrical and electronic systems for next-generation vehicles, including power distribution, sensor integration, and in-vehicle networking.

You will work on complex projects, collaborating with mechanical, software, and supplier teams, with a hybrid work model allowing on-site and remote work to meet project milestones.