Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Híbrido; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Remote work from home

Opportunities for growth

Autonomy in product launches

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer for a fully remote role developing embedded electrical systems and PCBs for smart home devices. You will analyze power budgets, ensure signal integrity, and collaborate with firmware to deliver robust hardware solutions.

The role emphasizes battery management, power electronics, and compliance with CE/FCC/SABS standards, with opportunities to influence product roadmaps in a distributed team.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in electrical hardware design and development.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Strong analog/digital design, MCUs, and embedded systems.
• Experience with power electronics and wireless communication.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop embedded electrical systems, PCBs, and schematics for smart home devices.
• Component selection, power budget analysis, and signal integrity analysis.
• Power management for battery-operated and mains-powered devices.
• Collaborate with firmware/software engineers to integrate hardware and software components.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for electrical designs.
• Troubleshoot and debug electrical hardware issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet CE, FCC, and SABS regulatory requirements.
• Document design work, test procedures, and specifications.
• Stay abreast of new technologies for IoT devices and smart home.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to product roadmap discussions.

Conocimientos

Embedded systems design

PCB design

Schematic capture

Power electronics

Battery management

Wireless tech (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Altium Designer

Eagle

KiCad

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing technology company focused on developing innovative smart home solutions, is seeking a talented Electrical Systems Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and a passion for consumer electronics. You will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for our range of smart devices, ensuring high performance, reliability, and adherence to safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge products from the comfort of your home office and collaborate with a dynamic, globally distributed team. This is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electrical systems, PCBs, and schematics for smart home devices.
• Conduct thorough component selection, power budget analysis, and signal integrity analysis.
• Implement and test power management solutions for battery-operated and mains-powered devices.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to integrate hardware and software components seamlessly.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for electrical designs, including functional, performance, and reliability testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug electrical hardware issues throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., CE, FCC, SABS).
• Document all design work, test procedures, and technical specifications.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and components relevant to smart home and IoT devices.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to product roadmap discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical hardware design and development.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad).
• Solid understanding of analog circuit design, digital logic, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• Experience with power electronics, battery management systems, and wireless communication technologies (e.g., Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth).
• Familiarity with testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and multimeters.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities within a remote team environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet project deadlines.
• Prior experience in consumer electronics or IoT product development is highly desirable.

Benefits

• This remote role offers a competitive salary and the flexibility to work from home.
• Our client provides opportunities for professional growth, exposure to innovative smart technology, and the chance to be part of a product development team that is shaping the future of connected homes.
• You will work with a talented and diverse team, utilizing modern collaboration tools to achieve project goals.
• This position offers significant autonomy and the ability to contribute to exciting product launches.