Remote Electrical Engineer

Placements24; George; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Electrical Engineer to join a globally distributed team and contribute to the design, development, and validation of electrical components used in cutting-edge products.

You will work from a home office, creating schematics and PCB layouts, performing component selection and simulations, and developing robust test plans from concept to production while documenting results for the remote team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong portfolio of electrical design projects.
• Proficiency with EDA tools (Altium/Cadence) for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical circuits, schematics, and PCB layouts for new product development.
• Conduct component selection, analysis, and testing for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams for seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for validation and verification of designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design issues during prototyping and production.
• Maintain documentation of designs, tests, and project progress for the remote team.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

PCB layout

EDA tools

Analog & digital circuits

Embedded systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

SPICE

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Remote Electrical Engineer to join their globally distributed team, supporting operations and innovation remotely. This role focuses on the design, development, and validation of electrical components and systems that drive our client's cutting-edge products. Working from your home office, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across different time zones, contributing to projects from conceptualization through to production. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious engineer to leverage their expertise in a flexible, remote-first environment, influencing the technical direction of groundbreaking technologies and fostering a culture of remote collaboration and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical circuits, schematics, and PCB layouts for new product development.
• Conduct thorough component selection, analysis, and testing to ensure performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for validation and verification of electrical designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical design issues encountered during prototyping and production phases.
• Maintain detailed documentation of designs, tests, and project progress, ensuring clear communication within the remote team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer with a strong portfolio of design projects.
• Proficiency with EDA tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, or similar for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE) and laboratory test equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Allowance for home office setup and internet connectivity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in a forward-thinking company.