Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer — Lead Vehicle Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer to strengthen our client’s product development team. You will design and implement advanced electrical systems for next‑generation vehicles, leading innovation and ensuring reliability and performance in harsh automotive environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in automotive electrical engineering, expertise in CAN/LIN networks, power electronics, and BMS, and proficiency with CAD tools like AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 6+ years of automotive electrical engineering experience.
• Proven experience with CAN, LIN, and other automotive networks.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and Altium Designer.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and control modules.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to define system requirements and specs.
• Create detailed electrical schematics and CAD drawings using industry-standard tools.
• Perform component selection and evaluation for performance, cost, and reliability targets.
• Conduct root cause analysis for electrical system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee integration and validation of electrical systems during vehicle development and production.
• Mentor junior electrical engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

CAN/LIN networks

Electrical system design

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Altium Designer

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Senior Automotive Electrical Engineer to strengthen our client’s product development team. You will design and implement advanced electrical systems for next‑generation vehicles, leading innovation and ensuring reliability and performance in harsh automotive environments.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in automotive electrical engineering, expertise in CAN/LIN networks, power electronics, and BMS, and proficiency with CAD tools like AutoCAD