Remote Electrical Design Engineer: PCB & Schematics

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work

Home office stipend

Medical & life insurance

Online training

Collaborative tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Design Engineer in South Africa to join a globally distributed team. You will own end-to-end electrical design from concept to documentation, working remotely with international colleagues.

The role emphasizes collaboration with software and mechanical teams, ongoing design optimization, and staying abreast of industry trends. A strong candidate will thrive in a remote, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical design, with a strong understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Proficiency in PCB design software (Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad).
• Experience with simulation tools (SPICE, OrCAD) and microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, circuit layouts, and PCB designs for new products and system upgrades.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including BOM, technical specs, and testing procedures.
• Perform simulations and analyses to validate designs and ensure performance meets requirements.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams in a remote environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical design issues during product development and production.
• Stay updated with new technologies and industry trends to propose innovative design solutions.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit analysis

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

KiCad

SPICE

OrCAD

Microcontrollers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Design Engineer in South Africa to join a globally distributed team. You will own end-to-end electrical design from concept to documentation, working remotely with international colleagues.

The role emphasizes collaboration with software and mechanical teams, ongoing design optimization, and staying abreast of industry trends. A strong candidate will thrive in a remote, innovative environment.