Senior Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and validation of complex electrical systems for next-generation vehicles.

The role covers power distribution, sensor networks, control modules, and in-vehicle networking, with hybrid on-site and remote collaboration. 6+ years in automotive electrical design, strong CAN/LIN/Ethernet knowledge, and CAD tool proficiency are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in automotive electrical systems design and development.
• Strong understanding of automotive power electronics, wiring harnesses, and electrical distribution systems.
• Proficiency with CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with CAD tools for electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Knowledge of automotive standards and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, power distribution units, and control modules.
• Specify and select electrical components, sensors, and actuators.
• Develop and validate communication protocols, such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Perform system integration and ensure compatibility between different electrical components and subsystems.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, harness drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and specialized diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and product engineers.
• Analyze test data, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current with automotive electrical standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape office.

Kenntnisse

Automotive electrical systems

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Wiring harness design

Power electronics

MATLAB/Simulink

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

MATLAB/Simulink

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and validation of complex electrical systems for next-generation vehicles.

The role covers power distribution, sensor networks, control modules, and in-vehicle networking, with hybrid on-site and remote collaboration. 6+ years in automotive electrical design, strong CAN/LIN/Ethernet knowledge, and CAD tool proficiency are required.