Remote Electrical Engineer - Product Development

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Development budget

Innovative projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Electrical Engineer to join their remote product development team. You will design and test circuits for consumer electronics and industrial applications, create schematics and PCB layouts, and contribute across the product lifecycle from concept to production.

Working remotely with a global team, you will build prototypes, run functional tests, document procedures, and help guide the technical roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–7 years of electrical product development experience.
• Proficiency with schematic and PCB tools such as Altium or OrCAD.
• Experience with analog and digital circuits, MCUs, embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new electrical circuits and systems for consumer electronics and industrial applications.
• Create detailed schematics, PCB layouts, and component selection documentation.
• Build and debug prototypes, perform functional and performance testing, and analyze results.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software and firmware engineers throughout the process.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and explore new technologies for future product innovation.
• Document designs, test procedures, and final product specifications.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Analog design

Digital design

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

SPICE simulation

Oscilloscopes

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Electrical Engineer to join their remote product development team. This position is ideal for a creative engineer passionate about designing and developing cutting-edge electrical components and systems for a range of electronic products. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a global team of engineers, designers, and product managers to bring new ideas from concept to production. You will contribute to all phases of the product lifecycle, from initial research and schematic design to prototyping, testing, and validation. If you thrive in a flexible, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact on future technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new electrical circuits and systems for consumer electronics and industrial applications.
• Create detailed schematics, PCB layouts, and component selection documentation.
• Build and debug prototypes, perform functional and performance testing, and analyze results.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and firmware engineers throughout the product development process.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and explore new technologies for future product innovation.
• Document designs, test procedures, and final product specifications.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and production teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in electrical product development and design.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE) and test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering exceptional flexibility.
• Annual budget for professional development and continued learning.
• Opportunity to work on innovative products and shape future technology.
• Dynamic and collaborative virtual work culture.