Remote Electrical Systems Engineer (Contract - Automotive)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 221,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an Electrical Systems Design Engineer to lead design, development, and integration of electrical systems for automotive components. You will collaborate with mechanical and software teams to deliver robust solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive electrical design, experience with CAN bus, ECAD tools, ISO 26262, and can work effectively in a remote contract setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical system design experience in automotive.
• Experience with automotive electrical architectures and CAN bus.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, and control logic for automotive components and systems.
• Specify electrical components, sensors, actuators, and connectors based on performance requirements and environmental constraints.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure optimal integration of electrical components within vehicle architectures.
• Work with software engineers to define requirements for embedded control software and firmware.
• Perform electrical simulations and analyses (e.g., EMC, signal integrity, power integrity) to validate designs.
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical components and systems, ensuring compliance with automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Troubleshoot electrical issues encountered during prototype development, testing, and production phases.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including BOMs, drawings, and test reports.
• Support the NPI (New Product Introduction) process, ensuring smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in automotive electrical systems, including electrification and autonomous driving.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an Electrical Systems Design Engineer to lead design, development, and integration of electrical systems for automotive components. You will collaborate with mechanical and software teams to deliver robust solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive electrical design, experience with CAN bus, ECAD tools, ISO 26262, and can work effectively in a remote contract setup.