Senior Automotive Electronics Design Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electronics Design Engineer to join our advanced engineering team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work to design, develop, and test electronic hardware for next-generation vehicles.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years in automotive electronics, deep knowledge of analog/digital circuit design and power electronics, and experience with CAN/LIN/Ethernet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive electronics design.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and microcontrollers.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Understanding of automotive quality standards and processes (e.g., APQP, PPAP).
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating both in-person and remotely.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware for automotive applications, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.
• Perform circuit simulations and analysis to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Develop and execute hardware validation test plans, including functional testing, performance testing, and environmental testing.
• Collaborate with system engineers, software engineers, and mechanical engineers to define electronic requirements and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues throughout the development cycle.
• Ensure designs comply with automotive standards (e.g., AEC-Q100) and relevant regulations.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product integration and production.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in automotive electronics technology and design tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Power electronics

Automotive protocols CAN LIN Ethernet

Hardware debugging tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in automotive technology, is seeking a Senior Automotive Electronics Design Engineer to join their advanced engineering team in **Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA**. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to blend on-site collaboration with remote work, contributing to the design and development of state-of-the-art electronic systems for next-generation vehicles. You will be instrumental in conceptualizing, designing, and testing electronic hardware solutions for various automotive applications, including powertrain control, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and in-vehicle networking. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced engineer with a strong background in analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and automotive-specific requirements. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of our vehicle's electronic components.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware for automotive applications, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.
• Perform circuit simulations and analysis to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Develop and execute hardware validation test plans, including functional testing, performance testing, and environmental testing.
• Collaborate with system engineers, software engineers, and mechanical engineers to define electronic requirements and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues throughout the development cycle.
• Ensure designs comply with automotive standards (e.g., AEC-Q100) and relevant regulations.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product integration and production.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in automotive electronics technology and design tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive electronics design.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and microcontrollers.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Understanding of automotive quality standards and processes (e.g., APQP, PPAP).
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating both in-person and remotely.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
• This hybrid role provides the advantage of working from our advanced **Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA** facility while maintaining a degree of remote work flexibility.