Remote Electrical Design Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Electrical Design Engineer to join its innovative product development team. This fully remote role focuses on end-to-end design of electrical components for new and existing products, requiring collaboration with an international team.

You will design schematics, select components, analyze circuits, and help define specifications and roadmaps while ensuring high quality across prototyping, testing, and production phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical product design and development.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle) and simulation software (e.g., SPICE).
• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and power management circuits.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and system architectures for electronic products.
• Select appropriate electronic components, considering performance, cost, and reliability.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and validation to ensure design integrity.
• Collaborate remotely with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical design issues during prototyping, testing, and production phases.
• Contribute to defining product specifications and technical roadmaps.

Skills

PCB design

Circuit analysis

Embedded systems

Analog circuits

Digital circuits

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

SPICE

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting for an experienced Remote Electrical Design Engineer to join their innovative product development team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design and development of electrical components and systems for new and existing products. This role demands creativity, technical proficiency, and a strong ability to collaborate virtually with a diverse, international team of engineers and product managers. You will play a crucial role in bringing cutting-edge solutions to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and system architectures for electronic products.
• Select appropriate electronic components, considering performance, cost, and reliability.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and validation to ensure design integrity.
• Collaborate remotely with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical design issues during prototyping, testing, and production phases.
• Contribute to defining product specifications and technical roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical product design and development.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle) and simulation software (e.g., SPICE).
• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and power management circuits.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Annual budget for professional development, including courses and conferences.