Senior Automotive Electronics Hardware Engineer - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Remote-first environment

Professional development

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electronics Hardware Engineer for a remote-first role in automotive hardware design. You will design analog and digital circuits, perform PCB layouts, and validate hardware for control modules, sensors, and interfaces.

Lead hardware validation, work with firmware and system teams, and ensure compliance with automotive qualification standards. This remote position offers global collaboration and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience in automotive electronics hardware design and development.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and digital circuits for automotive applications.
• Create schematic diagrams and PCB layouts for complex modules.
• Select components considering performance, cost, reliability and automotive requirements.
• Conduct hardware validation tests including functional, environmental and EMC testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and implement design modifications.
• Collaborate with firmware and system engineers for hardware-software integration.
• Prepare hardware design documentation and test reports.
• Stay updated on automotive electronics trends and standards.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers and share best practices.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

PCB layout

Hardware validation

Automotive qualification standards

CAN/LIN protocols

Embedded hardware architectures

Microcontroller-based systems

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Electronics Hardware Engineer for a remote-first role in automotive hardware design. You will design analog and digital circuits, perform PCB layouts, and validate hardware for control modules, sensors, and interfaces.

Lead hardware validation, work with firmware and system teams, and ensure compliance with automotive qualification standards. This remote position offers global collaboration and opportunities for professional growth.