Senior Electrical Engineer - Automotive Wiring & Controls

Triz Engineering Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cape Town seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of experience in automotive electrical design. The ideal candidate will manage project timelines, interface with clients, and lead design engineers. Responsibilities include wiring design, CAD modeling, and ensuring compliance with engineering practices. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and requires a strong commitment to automotive engineering.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-graduate engineering design experience, preferably in automotive electrical design.
• Willingness to travel overseas for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to prioritize design resource utilization.
• Delegate work to engineering personnel.
• Direct design engineers on technical issues.
• Manage project timelines and communicate for non-compliance.
• Perform Electrical Wiring Design and Control Modules Integration.
• Lead internal design reviews for compliance.
• Coordinate design reviews with customers and suppliers.
• Conduct CAD Design and maintain Bill of materials.

Skills

Planning & Leadership Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent in task management

Ability to work under pressure

Passionate about automotive engineering

Excellent written and verbal communication (English)

Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

BEng, B.Sc or B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Cape Town seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of experience in automotive electrical design. The ideal candidate will manage project timelines, interface with clients, and lead design engineers. Responsibilities include wiring design, CAD modeling, and ensuring compliance with engineering practices. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and requires a strong commitment to automotive engineering.