Senior Automotive Electrical Systems Leader (EV/Hybrid)

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Company car program

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to guide design, development, integration and validation of complex electrical systems across vehicle platforms, including battery management, charging, and ADAS. This on-site role demands strong technical leadership and hands-on mentoring of engineers.

The successful candidate will shape architectures, drive safety compliance (ISO 26262), coordinate with mechanical and software teams, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in automotive electrical systems engineering.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with ISO 26262 and safety-critical systems.
• Proficient CAD for schematic design and harness routing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive electrical systems and battery management.
• Oversee integration of electrical components into vehicle platforms.
• Develop and manage electrical system specifications and architecture designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers.
• Define and execute validation plans for electrical systems; ensure standards.
• Mentor a team of electrical engineers and drive professional growth.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and provide solutions.
• Stay updated on electrification and connectivity trends.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for electrical development.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Architecture

Power Electronics

System Integration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3.series

Capital

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Matlab Simulink

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Lead Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to guide design, development, integration and validation of complex electrical systems across vehicle platforms, including battery management, charging, and ADAS. This on-site role demands strong technical leadership and hands-on mentoring of engineers.

The successful candidate will shape architectures, drive safety compliance (ISO 26262), coordinate with mechanical and software teams, and