Remote Electrical Design Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible working hours and locationind

Generous annual leave and personal dev

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Electrical Design Engineer to join a distributed engineering team. You will design electrical schematics, control systems, and layouts for diverse products, working remotely with international colleagues.

The role emphasizes autonomous work, strong remote collaboration, and adherence to performance, safety, and regulatory standards, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge projects from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical design and system engineering.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer, SolidWorks Electrical, or AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics, power electronics, and embedded systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate clearly in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs for various projects.
• Specify electrical components, sensors, actuators, and control systems, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Conduct electrical system analysis, including load calculations, circuit protection, and signal integrity analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation, technical specifications, and bill of materials for manufacturing and procurement.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing teams through virtual communication tools.
• Provide technical support for prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical design

System engineering

Remote work

Autonomous work

Virtual collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is looking for a talented and self-motivated Remote Electrical Design Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge electrical system designs from anywhere. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing electrical schematics, control systems, and layouts for a diverse range of products and applications. Working independently and collaborating virtually with international teams, you will play a key role in bringing innovative solutions to life, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels in a remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs for various projects.
• Specify electrical components, sensors, actuators, and control systems, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Conduct electrical system analysis, including load calculations, circuit protection, and signal integrity analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation, technical specifications, and bill of materials for manufacturing and procurement.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing teams through virtual communication tools.
• Provide technical support for prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical design and system engineering.
• Proficiency in industry-standard electrical CAD software (e.g., Altium Designer, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics, power electronics, and embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote environment .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective virtual collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and location independence.
• Generous annual leave and personal development budget.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a global team.