Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer - Hybrid EV/ECU Focus

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Hybrid work model

Professional growth

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role focuses on design, development, and integration of electrical systems for next‑generation vehicles, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety from power distribution to ECUs.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and support manufacturing in the early production phases while staying current with electrification and connectivity trends in the automotive

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering or closely related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in automotive electrical system design and development.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
• Strong understanding of wiring harness design, connectors, and EMI/EMC principles.
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN and other automotive communication protocols.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and electronic components for automotive applications.
• Create detailed schematics and specifications using CAD software.
• Perform electrical load analysis and power distribution planning.
• Coordinate ECU integration and sensor/actuator interfaces.
• Test and validate electrical systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and system teams to ensure performance.
• Ensure designs meet automotive standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support manufacturing during implementation and production phases.
• Stay updated on trends in automotive electronics, electrification, and connectivity.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Conhecimentos

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Ferramentas

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role focuses on design, development, and integration of electrical systems for next‑generation vehicles, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety from power distribution to ECUs.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and support manufacturing in the early production phases while staying current with electrification and connectivity trends in the automotive