Electrical Design Engineer (EV) (SA/USA) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• AN Electrical Design Engineer with critical attention to detail who can work in a pressure-driven environment handling multiple priorities is sought by a fast-paced Engineering Service Provider in Durbanville. Your role will include Medium and Heavy-duty truck chassis harness design using 3D CAD - and 2D Schematic software, preparing bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies (Unigraphics NX) while evaluating scope of work and managing project timelines. You must have a B.Eng/BTech Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent with at least 3-10 years' work experience in a similar position with Advanced Excel skills. Candidates will work in Cape Town for 12-16 months and then move overseas to the States for the rest of their employment period.

DUTIES:

• Medium and Heavy-duty truck chassis harness design using 3D CAD - and 2D Schematic software.
• Vehicle Electrical Systems Design, including 3D Wiring Design in Siemens NX, creating 2D Harness Drawings and Schematics.
• Electrical Component Integration.
• Evaluate scope of work and manage project timelines.
• Prepare bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies (Unigraphics NX).
• Product data management (entering designs and related info into PDM software - Team Center).
• Ensure designs meet supplier and regulatory requirements.
• Design with cost saving, ease of installation and servicing in mind.
• Conduct concept and design reviews.
• Liaise with suppliers on designs.
• Assess results for comparison against customer requirements and design standards.
• Liaise with other Engineering disciplines and teams.

REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications -

• B Eng Degree or BTech Degree in Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.

Experience/Skills -

• 3-10 Years' Engineering work experience.
• 3 Years experience working in an Electrical Design Engineering position.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Willing to relocate to the USA.
• Willing to travel overseas for variable periods.
• South African Citizen.

Advantageous -

• Automotive OEM Design.
• 3D CAD experience: Siemens NX.
• Schematics Design in Mentor Graphics Vesys.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Attention to detail.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Good work ethic.
• Hardworking, willing to go the extra mile.
• Professionalism.
• Work independently.
• Excellent in task management.
• Team Player (Works well in a team).
• Have good problem-solving abilities.