Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Global health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Career development & growth

Remote-friendly, distributed team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will steer the design and development of advanced electrical systems, lead a distributed team of engineers, and drive projects from concept through production.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with exceptional leadership and collaborative skills to enable remote success. With 10+ years in electrical hardware design and a PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, you will shape

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical hardware design and product development.
• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, power management and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electrical design process from concept to production.
• Mentor and guide a team of electrical engineers, setting technical standards.
• Oversee component selection, schematic design and PCB layout for complex systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and firmware teams for integrated development.
• Conduct design reviews, analysis and testing to ensure performance and reliability.
• Stay current with industry best practices to drive innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Embedded systems

PCB design

Schematic capture

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Eagle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Electrical Design Engineer for a completely remote role. This position is critical for driving the design and development of innovative electrical systems and products. You will lead a team of engineers, provide technical direction, and ensure the successful execution of complex design projects from concept through production, all within a distributed work environment. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership qualities, a deep technical understanding, and a proven ability to foster collaboration and innovation remotely. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of electrical product design from anywhere in the world, supporting groundbreaking initiatives for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end electrical design process, including conceptualization, detailed design, and validation for new products and systems.
• Mentor and guide a team of electrical engineers, setting technical standards and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Oversee the selection of components, design of schematics, and layout of PCBs for complex electronic systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, firmware) to ensure integrated product development.
• Conduct rigorous design reviews, analysis, and testing to ensure product performance, reliability, and safety.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical hardware design and product development.
• Extensive experience with analog and digital circuit design , power management, and signal integrity.
• Expertise in using EDA tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, or Eagle for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and system-level integration.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and remote collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation package including base salary and substantial bonuses.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible remote work schedule and home office support.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly talented and distributed team.