Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems & Controls

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their remote product development team. You will design, develop, and validate embedded electrical systems and control software for next-generation products, collaborating with hardware and software engineers from a home office.

The role requires a strong background in embedded hardware and firmware, proficiency in C/C++, and hands-on experience with ARM/PIC microcontrollers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded systems design, including hardware and firmware development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded applications.
• Experience with microcontroller architecture (e.g., ARM, PIC) and associated development tools.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electrical systems, including circuit design, component selection, and PCB layout guidance.
• Implement and test firmware for microcontrollers and other embedded processors.
• Develop and refine control algorithms for various product applications.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of electrical systems, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation, schematics, and test reports.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ARM MCU

PIC MCU

C/C++ toolchains

I2C

SPI

UART

CAN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer with expertise in embedded systems and controls to join their innovative product development team. This is a fully remote role, empowering you to contribute to groundbreaking projects from your home office. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing the electrical components and control systems for next-generation products. Collaborating closely with a distributed team of hardware and software engineers, you will play a pivotal role in bringing complex electronic solutions to life. If you are driven by innovation and excel in a remote engineering environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electrical systems, including circuit design, component selection, and PCB layout guidance.
• Implement and test firmware for microcontrollers and other embedded processors.
• Develop and refine control algorithms for various product applications.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of electrical systems, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation, schematics, and test reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded systems design, including hardware and firmware development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded applications.
• Experience with microcontroller architecture (e.g., ARM, PIC) and associated development tools.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on innovative product development with a leading company.