Lead Electrical Engineer - On-Site R&D Leadership

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of complex electrical systems in an advanced R&D environment in Bloemfontein. You will guide a team, oversee projects from concept to production, and ensure performance and safety standards are met.

The role offers hands-on work with prototypes, collaboration across product management and mechanical engineering, and opportunities for career growth in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years electrical engineering experience with 3+ in a leadership role.
• Strong design experience in digital/analog circuits and power electronics.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of complex electrical systems.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from concept to production.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering team.
• Collaborate with product management and mechanical engineering to define requirements.
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical engineering

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EDA software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of complex electrical systems in an advanced R&D environment in Bloemfontein. You will guide a team, oversee projects from concept to production, and ensure performance and safety standards are met.

The role offers hands-on work with prototypes, collaboration across product management and mechanical engineering, and opportunities for career growth in a state-of-the-art facility.