Remote Junior Electrical Engineer - Smart Home R&D
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer intern for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will work with a development team on smart home hardware, from circuit design to testing and documentation.
The role emphasizes learning, hands-on experience with PCBs and embedded systems, and collaboration with experienced engineers. A strong foundation in electrical engineering and a drive to grow are essential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field completed within the last 2 years.
- Strong understanding of circuit theory, digital logic and analog electronics.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems.
- Basic knowledge of PCB design concepts.
- Experience with simulation tools (LTspice, Multisim) is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills for virtual collaboration.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and developing electrical circuits and PCBs for new products.
- Participate in testing and validation of components and systems.
- Research new technologies relevant to smart home applications.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues during development.
- Prepare design notes, test reports, and assembly instructions.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer intern for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will work with a development team on smart home hardware, from circuit design to testing and documentation.
The role emphasizes learning, hands-on experience with PCBs and embedded systems, and collaboration with experienced engineers. A strong foundation in electrical engineering and a drive to grow are essential.
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