Remote Electrical Design Engineer | Global Projects

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Equipment stipend for home office

Professional development resources

International project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Electrical Design Engineer to join a global team. The role focuses on developing electrical schematics and layouts for diverse industrial products from a remote South African base.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in electrical design, and strong proficiency in SOLIDWORKS Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical. PLC programming and industrial automation knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience.
• Experience with remote or distributed teams preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SOLIDWORKS Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical) required.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, control panels, and wiring diagrams using CAD software.
• Select electrical components (motors, sensors, PLCs, power distribution) for performance and cost optimization.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation for electrical systems.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, software engineers, and clients to define project requirements.
• Conduct design reviews and implement improvements based on testing results.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD software

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Electrical Design Engineer to join a global team. The role focuses on developing electrical schematics and layouts for diverse industrial products from a remote South African base.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in electrical design, and strong proficiency in SOLIDWORKS Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical. PLC programming and industrial automation knowledge are essential for success.