Senior Remote Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,161,000 - 1,824,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Global team collaboration

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Electrical Systems Design Engineer specializing in automotive electrical architectures. This fully remote role focuses on designing, developing, and validating complex systems while collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure performance and reliability.

You will work on wiring, ECUs, and connectors, create detailed CAD schematics, run simulations, and support both prototype and production phases. A strong background in CAN/LIN/Ethernet is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems design.
• Proficiency with automotive design tools and simulation software.
• Strong knowledge of CAN, LIN and Ethernet networks.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical system architectures for automotive applications.
• Specify automotive-grade components, ECUs and connectors.
• Create schematics, layout diagrams and BOMs using CAD tools.
• Perform simulations and analyses to validate designs (signal integrity, thermal).
• Collaborate with mechanical, software and testing teams throughout development.
• Support troubleshooting during prototype and production phases.
• Stay updated on trends in automotive electrical systems and electrification.

Skills

Problem-solving

Remote communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

HIL testing

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Electrical Systems Design Engineer specializing in automotive electrical architectures. This fully remote role focuses on designing, developing, and validating complex systems while collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure performance and reliability.

You will work on wiring, ECUs, and connectors, create detailed CAD schematics, run simulations, and support both prototype and production phases. A strong background in CAN/LIN/Ethernet is required.