Electrical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028579/HB

Date posted:

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you an Electrical Design Engineer experienced in wiring systems and electrical integration? This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced electrical designs, contribute to innovative engineering projects, and be involved across the full project lifecycle within a highly technical environment.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Design electrical systems, including 3D wiring and 2D schematics Integrate electrical components into overall system designs Evaluate project scope and manage timelines to ensure delivery Prepare and maintain bills of materials and related 3D assemblies Manage product data within PDM systems (e.g. Teamcenter) Ensure all designs comply with supplier and regulatory requirements Design with a focus on cost efficiency, ease of installation, and serviceability Conduct concept and design reviews to validate solutions Liaise with suppliers and stakeholders on design requirements Assess design outputs against customer specifications and standards Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams Skills & Experience: Experience in electrical design and wiring systems Strong 3D CAD and schematic design capability (NX advantageous) Knowledge of PDM systems (e.g. Teamcenter) Ability to manage design tasks and meet project deadlines Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Good communication and stakeholder engagement ability Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments Qualification: Minimum BEng \/ BSc \/ in Electrical Engineering Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

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