Remote Automotive Electronics Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,439,000 - 2,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup stipend

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Automotive Electronics Engineer to drive innovation in vehicle electronic systems from a home office. Design, develop, and validate ECUs, sensors, and related components for modern vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency.

You will join a global, remote-first engineering team delivering advanced automotive features and contributing to cutting-edge projects with flexible remote work options.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in automotive electronics design and development.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design software.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, embedded systems and sensors.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive electronics for ECUs, sensors, and actuators.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts and run simulations with industry tools.
• Develop test plans for hardware validation and performance testing.
• Collaborate with software engineers for hardware-software integration.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Sensor technologies

Remote teamwork

Hardware debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a talented Remote Automotive Electronics Engineer to drive innovation in vehicle electronic systems from their home office. This role involves the design, development, and validation of electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, and related components that are crucial for modern vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. You will be an integral part of a global, remote-first engineering team, contributing to projects that push the boundaries of automotive technology and contribute to the development of advanced automotive features.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits and systems for automotive applications, including ECUs, sensors, and actuators.
• Create schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, and perform simulations using industry-standard tools.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware validation and performance testing of electronic components.
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated on emerging electronic technologies and their potential applications in the automotive sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in automotive electronics design and development.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design software (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence).
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, embedded systems, and sensor technologies.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools and techniques (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive remote work support, including equipment and stipends.
• Robust health insurance coverage and retirement savings plans.
• Opportunities to work on pioneering automotive electronic systems.
• Flexible remote work schedule, fostering work-life balance.