Senior Automotive Electronics Engineer - Nelspruit

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health and retirement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electronics Engineer to design hardware and develop embedded software for ECUs and embedded systems in a hybrid Nelspruit setting. You will work on infotainment, ADAS, and vehicle networking, contributing to safety, performance, and user experience enhancements.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive electronics, strong firmware and CAN/LIN/Ethernet knowledge, plus experience with Altium/Eagle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive electronics design and development.
• Strong embedded systems, microcontrollers and firmware development knowledge.
• Proficiency with EDA tools (Altium, Eagle) and simulation software.
• Knowledge of automotive protocols CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for automotive applications, including PCB layout and components.
• Develop and integrate embedded software for ECUs ensuring functionality and performance.
• Test and validate electronic components and systems (functional, performance, environmental).
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues during development and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware, software and systems engineering.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and document designs and test reports.

Skills

Automotive electronics

Embedded software

CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

EDA tools (Altium, Eagle)

Debugging and testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Altium

Eagle

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in automotive technology solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automotive Electronics Engineer to join their dedicated team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga . This role is central to the design, development, and testing of advanced electronic control units (ECUs) and embedded systems that power modern vehicles. You will be instrumental in developing innovative solutions for areas such as infotainment, driver assistance systems (ADAS), and vehicle networking. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in electronics engineering, embedded software principles, and a thorough understanding of automotive communication protocols. This hybrid position offers the exciting prospect of working on cutting‑edge automotive technologies, contributing to safety, performance, and user experience enhancements. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented engineer who can thrive in a collaborative, technologically advanced environment and contribute significantly to the future of automotive electronics. You will play a key role in bringing innovative electronic systems from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware for automotive applications, including PCB layout and component selection.
• Develop and integrate embedded software for ECUs, ensuring functionality and performance.
• Test and validate electronic components and systems, including functional, performance, and environmental testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues encountered during development and testing phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and systems engineers.
• Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 26262, AEC‑Q100).
• Prepare detailed design documentation, test reports, and technical specifications.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in automotive electronics.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive electronics design and development.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and firmware development.
• Proficiency with electronic design automation (EDA) tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle) and simulation software.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with automotive quality standards and functional safety principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Experience with ADAS or infotainment systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package up to R .
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of office and remote work.
• Opportunity to work on innovative automotive electronic systems.
• Exposure to advanced technologies and development processes.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Career development opportunities within a growing technology firm.
• Collaborative team environment in Nelspruit .