Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Remote (SA)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the conceptualization, design, and development of electrical systems from home in South Africa. This remote role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to drive projects end-to-end.

You will design schematics, perform simulations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across disciplines. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive electrical design experience and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical design and engineering.
• Expertise in electrical system design, schematic development, and component selection.
• Proficient in Altium Designer, PSpice, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, analog/digital circuits, and embedded systems.
• Proven experience leading design projects and providing technical leadership.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for new products from concept to production.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component specs.
• Perform complex calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting (mechanical, software, etc.).
• Oversee component sourcing and cost optimization.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical design issues to completion.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies.

Skills

Electrical design

Remote collaboration

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Technical communication

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the conceptualization, design, and development of electrical systems from home in South Africa. This remote role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to drive projects end-to-end.

You will design schematics, perform simulations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across disciplines. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive electrical design experience and a proven track record in