Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer - Hybrid, Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development and training

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer in Mossel Bay to lead design, development, and testing of vehicle electrical systems. You will work on wiring harnesses, power management, and control modules, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver robust architectures.

The role requires 6+ years in automotive electrical design, strong leadership, and ISO 26262 awareness. Hybrid work setup offered in a coastal South African setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in automotive electrical design and development.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive electrical architectures, including power electronics, ECUs, and comms networks.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (Capital, Zuken E3) and simulation software.
• Experience with automotive diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 functional safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive electrical systems including wiring harnesses, power distribution, and control modules.
• Specify and select electrical components meeting performance, cost, and reliability requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical systems including integration testing and validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues during development and production.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, documentation, and specifications.
• Mentor and guide junior electrical engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automotive systems design

Automotive networks (CAN/LIN/Ethernet)

Electrical CAD tools

ISO 26262

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Capital

Zuken E3

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer in Mossel Bay to lead design, development, and testing of vehicle electrical systems. You will work on wiring harnesses, power management, and control modules, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver robust architectures.

The role requires 6+ years in automotive electrical design, strong leadership, and ISO 26262 awareness. Hybrid work setup offered in a coastal South African setting.