Remote Automotive Electrical Engineer

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional growth

Advanced training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Automotive Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team in George. The role focuses on design, development, and testing of advanced electrical systems for next-generation vehicles.

You will work in a remote setting with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical architectures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of automotive electrical experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive electrical system design experience.
• Proficiency with Altium and Zuken and electrical CAD tools.
• Knowledge of CAN, LIN and Ethernet protocols.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, power distribution, sensors, and control modules, utilizing CAD software.
• Perform simulations and analysis (e.g., thermal, signal integrity, power flow) to validate electrical designs and predict performance.
• Collaborate remotely with hardware and software teams to define requirements and ensure successful integration of electrical components.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and test plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues identified during vehicle testing and validation phases through virtual collaboration and data analysis.

Skills

Electrical system design

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Remote collaboration

Simulation analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Zuken

Electrical CAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Automotive Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic and innovative engineering team, serving clients in George . This role is integral to the design, development, and testing of advanced electrical systems and components for next-generation vehicles. You will leverage your expertise in a remote setting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and system architects, to ensure the seamless integration and optimal performance of electrical architectures. This position offers an exceptional chance to contribute to groundbreaking automotive technology advancements, driving innovation from a remote work environment while maintaining close virtual ties with a global engineering community focused on sustainable and intelligent mobility solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, power distribution, sensors, and control modules, utilizing CAD software.
• Perform simulations and analysis (e.g., thermal, signal integrity, power flow) to validate electrical designs and predict performance.
• Collaborate remotely with hardware and software teams to define requirements and ensure successful integration of electrical components.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including schematics, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and test plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues identified during vehicle testing and validation phases through virtual collaboration and data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in automotive electrical system design.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (e.g., Altium, Zuken) and simulation software.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work structure, providing unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced training in cutting-edge automotive technologies.
• Engage in challenging projects that push the boundaries of automotive electrical engineering.