Senior Electrical Engineer

Trizengineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their EV electrical development team. The role involves leading electrical design for heavy-duty electric vehicles and requires expertise in integrating low and high voltage systems. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering and have 7 to 10+ years of relevant experience. Competitive remuneration is offered along with growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration package

Provision for retirement annuity

Medical aid benefits

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of post-graduate engineering design experience, preferably in wiring design and controller integration in the automotive design environment.
• Willingness to travel overseas for variable periods depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct team members in electrical design for heavy-duty electric vehicles (low voltage- and high voltage systems integration).
• Electrical design (schematics, harness 2D/3D CAD) for the integration of electrical systems.
• Take responsibility for the technical designs following applicable industry standards.
• Lead design reviews with the OEM customer and suppliers.
• Delegate work to assigned engineering team members.
• Manage project timelines to ensure milestones are reached.
• Support OEM product and production development processes.
• Support team administrative tasks such as performance reviews and mentoring.

Skills

Electrical design (automotive systems)

Planning & Leadership Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent in task management

Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes

Excellent written and verbal communication (English)

Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Passionate about automotive engineering and CAD design

Education

Eng, B.Sc or B.Tech degree in Electrical- or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to form part of our EV electrical development team. Candidates must fit the DNA of our company culture, be dynamic and embrace technologies in a competitive market. Apart from a contained and well-rounded person with a high EQ level, he/she will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in their role.Triz Engineering Solutions (www.trizengineering.com) is a premium product engineering and development company specializing in end-to-end turn-key commercial vehicle development.We provide end to end engineering services for commercial vehicle engineering and development from feasibility and conceptualization, through to production and service support. Our solutions include zero emission vehicles such as battery electric- and fuel cell vehicles, as well as hybrid- or conventional powered products. We also offer solutions for other advanced vehicle technologies such as ADAS, vehicle autonomy and telematics. Our services are turnkey solutions that are validation tested and ready for mass production.Our product development expertise includes medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in applications such as delivery, bus, motorhome, off highway, refuse and several other specialized and vocational vehicle markets.Requirements:

• Eng, B.Sc or B.Tech degree in Electrical- or Mechatronic Engineering
• 7 to 10+ years of post-graduate engineering design experience, preferably wiring design and controller integration in the automotive design environment
• Be willing to travel overseas for variable periods depending on project requirements at that time

Responsibilities:

• As Senior Engineer, lead and direct team members in electrical design for heavy-duty electric vehicles(low voltage- and high voltage systems integration)
• Electrical design (schematics, harness 2D/3D CAD) for the integration of electrical systems
• Take responsibility for the technical designs to follow applicable industry-, and customer practices and standards
• Lead design reviews with the OEM customer and suppliers
• Delegate work to assigned engineering team members
• Manage project / task timelines to ensure that milestones are reached
• Support OEM product- and production development processes
• Support team administrative tasks such as performance reviews, mentorship, training etc.

Key Skills:

• Electrical design (automotive systems)
• Planning & Leadership Skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English)
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Passionate about automotive engineering and CAD design

Working Hours:08h00 –17h00, Monday to Friday (subject to change) with core hours and flexi time, and may require over time as per project.Leave is based on statutory requirementsRemuneration:We offer highly competitive remuneration package, with provision for RA and MedicalTo apply please submit a copy of your CV and a motivational letter with three contactable referencesOnly shortlisted candidates will be contactedJob Type:Full-time