Remote Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, integrate, and test complex electrical systems for next-generation vehicles, focusing on power distribution, harness design, ECU integration, and compliance with automotive standards.

You will work with software, hardware, and mechanical engineers in a remote-first environment, delivering robust electrical solutions and meeting durable, high-performance requirements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years in automotive electrical system design and development.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for wiring harness design.
• Strong knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
• Experience with simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive electrical system architectures, including power distribution and signal integrity.
• Specify and select automotive-grade components and connectors.
• Create wiring harness designs and schematics with specialized software.
• Integrate ECUs and other modules into the vehicle electrical system.
• Perform system-level simulations to ensure performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define interfaces.
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical systems and components.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Debugging

Remote collaboration

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Capital HarnessXC

Mentor Graphics

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

MATLAB/Simulink

SPICE

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, integrate, and test complex electrical systems for next-generation vehicles, focusing on power distribution, harness design, ECU integration, and compliance with automotive standards.

You will work with software, hardware, and mechanical engineers in a remote-first environment, delivering robust electrical solutions and meeting durable, high-performance requirements across