Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work opportunity

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join a fully remote team delivering advanced electrical systems across global products. You will design, analyze, and integrate hardware with software, helping push innovation in a flexible, distributed environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing electrical systems.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCad).
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits, microcontrollers, and power electronics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and deliver results within remote team environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design specifications for new electrical systems and upgrades to existing ones.
• Perform detailed analysis, including load calculations, circuit design, and system simulations, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate with hardware and software development teams to integrate electrical components seamlessly into overall product architecture.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of electrical systems, documenting results and recommending improvements.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting assistance for electrical systems in the field.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of electrical engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Electrical design

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a talented Electrical Systems Engineer to join their pioneering, fully remote team. This role is crucial for designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated electrical systems that are integral to our client's innovative products and services. You will be part of a global team, contributing your expertise from your remote workspace to solve complex engineering challenges. This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer who is adept at remote collaboration and eager to make a significant impact on the advancement of electrical technologies without the constraints of a traditional office environment. We are committed to fostering a productive and supportive remote culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design specifications for new electrical systems and upgrades to existing ones.
• Perform detailed analysis, including load calculations, circuit design, and system simulations, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate with hardware and software development teams to integrate electrical components seamlessly into overall product architecture.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of electrical systems, documenting results and recommending improvements.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting assistance for electrical systems in the field.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of electrical engineering standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing electrical systems.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad).
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits, microcontrollers, and power electronics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and deliver results within remote team environments .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a keen attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual reviews.
• Fully remote work opportunity with a flexible schedule.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and optical.
• Generous annual leave and paid personal days.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through online courses and virtual conferences.