Senior Automotive Electronics Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Performance-based bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electronics Engineer in Centurion, Gauteng, to lead the design, development and testing of automotive electronic systems. You will work on infotainment, powertrain control and ADAS, focusing on embedded hardware with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The role requires a deep background in circuit design, EMC testing, ISO 26262 compliance, and collaboration with software teams to ensure seamless hardware/firmware integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in automotive electronics design and development.
• Proven experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, Renesas), CAN, LIN, Ethernet networking, and embedded system design.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and signal integrity principles.
• Experience with hardware testing equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Familiarity with automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electronic circuits and systems for automotive applications, including microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
• Create and manage schematics, PCB layouts, and Bill of Materials (BOM) using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Perform detailed analysis and simulation of electronic circuits to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with automotive standards.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware validation, including functional testing, environmental testing, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing.
• Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware requirements and ensure seamless integration of embedded software with electronic hardware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues encountered during development, validation, and production phases.
• Contribute to the definition of system architecture and technology roadmaps for future automotive electronic systems.
• Ensure all designs adhere to automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) and regulatory requirements.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking entity in the automotive technology space, is seeking a highly qualified Senior Automotive Electronics Engineer to contribute to their innovative projects in Centurion, Gauteng . This role is ideal for a specialist with a strong background in the design, development, and testing of automotive electronic systems and components. You will be instrumental in driving the integration of advanced electronics into vehicle platforms, focusing on areas such as infotainment, powertrain control, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The position requires a deep understanding of embedded systems, circuit design, and signal processing, coupled with a passion for automotive innovation. Working within a collaborative and fast-paced environment in Centurion, Gauteng , you will have the opportunity to shape the electronic future of vehicles. Our client is committed to technological advancement and seeks an engineer who shares this vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electronic circuits and systems for automotive applications, including microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
• Create and manage schematics, PCB layouts, and Bill of Materials (BOM) using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Perform detailed analysis and simulation of electronic circuits to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with automotive standards.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware validation, including functional testing, environmental testing, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing.
• Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware requirements and ensure seamless integration of embedded software with electronic hardware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues encountered during development, validation, and production phases.
• Contribute to the definition of system architecture and technology roadmaps for future automotive electronic systems.
• Ensure all designs adhere to automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in automotive electronics design and development.
• Proven experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, Renesas), CAN, LIN, Ethernet networking, and embedded system design.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, and signal integrity principles.
• Experience with hardware testing equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Familiarity with automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings plans, and a performance-driven bonus structure. This role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within the rapidly evolving automotive electronics sector. The position is located in our modern facility in Centurion, Gauteng , offering a stimulating work environment and the chance to work on groundbreaking technologies. We also provide ample paid time off and encourage work-life balance.