Lead Vehicle Electronics & ECU Integration Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Automotive Electronics Integration Engineer to lead the integration of ECUs and electronic systems into vehicle architectures. You will define requirements, develop network architectures (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) and perform rigorous testing to ensure reliable functionality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering and at least 7 years of automotive experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive electronics or systems integration.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet).
• Experience with automotive network analysis tools (Vector CANalyzer/CANoe).
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and cybersecurity principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of automotive electronic systems and ECUs into vehicle platforms, ensuring functional compatibility and performance.
• Define system requirements and specifications for electronic components and their interactions.
• Develop and manage vehicle network architecture (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) for seamless communication.
• Perform system-level testing and validation to ensure integrated electronic systems meet design and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with ECU hardware and software teams and other engineering disciplines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues, including communication errors and timing conflicts.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for system integration and validation.

Skills

ECU integration

Automotive networks

Testing & debugging

Diagnostics tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

CANoe

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Automotive Electronics Integration Engineer to lead the integration of ECUs and electronic systems into vehicle architectures. You will define requirements, develop network architectures (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) and perform rigorous testing to ensure reliable functionality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering and at least 7 years of automotive experience.