Remote Automotive Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Professional development

Groundbreaking projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automotive Electrical Engineer to design and develop advanced vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses and power management, fully remote within South Africa. You will contribute to safe, high‑performance automotive architectures.

You will collaborate with mechanical and software engineers in a virtual environment, specify components, run simulations, and support prototype testing. A Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of automotive electrical system design experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for schematic capture (ECAD, harnessing).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and wiring harnesses for automotive applications.
• Specify and select electrical components, including sensors, actuators, ECUs, and power distribution modules.
• Perform electrical system simulations and analysis to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and software engineers, in a virtual environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues during prototype testing and vehicle integration.
• Contribute to the development of new automotive electrical technologies and standards.

Skills

Power distribution concepts

EMC principles

CAN/LIN networks

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD

Harnessing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automotive Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of advanced electrical systems for vehicles. This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from any location within South Africa . You will be instrumental in architecting and implementing robust electrical components, wiring harnesses, and power management systems that are integral to modern automotive performance and safety. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of automotive electrical innovation while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and wiring harnesses for automotive applications.
• Specify and select electrical components, including sensors, actuators, ECUs, and power distribution modules.
• Perform electrical system simulations and analysis to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and software engineers, in a virtual environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues during prototype testing and vehicle integration.
• Contribute to the development of new automotive electrical technologies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive electrical system design.
• Proficiency in using CAD tools for schematic capture (e.g., ECAD, Harnessing tools).
• Strong understanding of automotive power distribution, signal integrity, and EMC principles.
• Experience with automotive communication networks (e.g., CAN, LIN) is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• An exceptionally competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote working arrangement with excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking automotive electrical systems with a forward-thinking company.