Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer - ADAS/EV

Placements24

Rustenburg

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

23 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement fund
Life assurance
Relocation assistance available
Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to oversee the design, development, and integration of complex electrical systems for next-generation vehicles. You will lead a team of engineers, driving innovation, reliability, and safety across power distribution, wiring, lighting, and battery management.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, deep automotive electrical knowledge, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in automotive electrical systems engineering.
  • Proven leadership of engineering teams and complexity in projects.
  • Strong knowledge of automotive electrical architectures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and validation of automotive electrical systems and components.
  • Mentor a team of electrical engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Define electrical system architecture and integration with subsystems.
  • Develop technical specifications and performance requirements for components.
  • Oversee creation of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and 3D models.
  • Perform root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams.
  • Ensure ISO 26262 compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage timelines, resources, and budgets for electrical activities.
  • Stay updated on electrification and ADAS trends.

Skills

Electrical systems engineering
Team leadership
CAN/LIN/Ethernet
Electrical CAD
ISO 26262
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

E3.series
Capital
SPICE
PLM systems

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to oversee the design, development, and integration of complex electrical systems for next-generation vehicles. You will lead a team of engineers, driving innovation, reliability, and safety across power distribution, wiring, lighting, and battery management.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, deep automotive electrical knowledge, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance

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