Remote Electrical Design Lead – Robotics & Automation

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health coverage

Performance bonus

Development allowance

Flexible schedule

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Design Lead in South Africa to steer the electrical design of advanced automation systems. You will lead a small expert team, define architectures, and ensure high quality across robotic cells and automated manufacturing equipment.

The role requires 8+ years in electrical design, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of control systems, PLCs, and embedded design.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Leadership or lead engineer experience in automation, robotics, or industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for automation systems, robotic cells, and manufacturing lines.
• Define electrical architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring harnesses.
• Select components (motors, PLCs, sensors, power supplies) and integrate with mechanical/software.
• Mentor a team of electrical engineers and provide technical direction.
• Develop and maintain design standards, docs, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product mgmt, mechanical, and software teams through lifecycle.
• Conduct risk assessments, design reviews, and validation testing.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Control systems

Embedded systems

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Design Lead in South Africa to steer the electrical design of advanced automation systems. You will lead a small expert team, define architectures, and ensure high quality across robotic cells and automated manufacturing equipment.

The role requires 8+ years in electrical design, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of control systems, PLCs, and embedded design.