Senior Automotive Electrical Systems Designer

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Electrical Systems Designer to join the Paarl-based product development team. You will conceptualize and implement electrical systems for automotive applications, developing schematics, wiring harnesses, and distribution networks with a focus on reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive electrical design, strong CAD skills (Zuken E3.series, CATIA Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical), and knowledge of CAN/LIN/Automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive electrical system design.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software and schematic design tools.
• Strong knowledge of automotive electrical architectures, power distribution, EMI/EMC.
• Experience with wiring harness design and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet communication protocols.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, and distribution systems for automotive applications.
• Specify components, connectors, and materials to meet performance and environmental requirements.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings of wiring harnesses and layouts using CAD software.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Perform load analysis, circuit protection calculations, and signal integrity checks.
• Develop and execute validation and testing plans for electrical systems and components.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during design, prototyping, and vehicle integration.
• Maintain design documentation including BOMs, drawings, and specifications.
• Support manufacturing during implementation at the Paarl site.

Skills

Automotive electrical

Wiring harness design

Power distribution

Signal routing

EMI/EMC

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Functional safety ISO 26262

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Zuken E3.series

CATIA Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Electrical Systems Designer to join the Paarl-based product development team. You will conceptualize and implement electrical systems for automotive applications, developing schematics, wiring harnesses, and distribution networks with a focus on reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive electrical design, strong CAD skills (Zuken E3.series, CATIA Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical), and knowledge of CAN/LIN/Automotive