Lead Automotive Electrical Architect | Drive Next-Gen EVs

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

R&D facilities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Automotive Electrical Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and integration of advanced electrical systems for next-generation vehicles. You will lead a team of engineers, driving innovation from concept to production in Polokwane.

The role requires extensive automotive electrical engineering experience, strong leadership, and a passion for cutting-edge mobility technology. Hybrid collaboration and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive automotive electrical system design and development experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of automotive electrical architectures (wiring, ECUs, sensors, actuators).
• Oversee integration of electrical systems into vehicle platforms.
• Mentor and guide a team of electrical engineers.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and implement testing and validation strategies for electrical components.
• Evaluate emerging electrical technologies for future vehicle designs.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues in development and production.
• Ensure designs meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

CAN/LIN/Aut. Ethernet

ISO 26262

Testing & validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Automotive Electrical Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and integration of advanced electrical systems for next-generation vehicles. You will lead a team of engineers, driving innovation from concept to production in Polokwane.

The role requires extensive automotive electrical engineering experience, strong leadership, and a passion for cutting-edge mobility technology. Hybrid collaboration and career growth are offered.