Remote Electrical Engineering Lead — Renewable Energy

Placements24

South Africa

Remote

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours
Work from anywhere
Generous annual leave
Health & wellness benefits
Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Engineering Lead to steer a distributed expert team focused on cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. You will oversee end-to-end electrical system design, drive innovation in power electronics, and ensure designs meet high safety and quality standards across global projects.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership, embedded systems, and cross-functional collaboration, with hands-on expertise in SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink and Altium, in a

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with leadership or senior technical role.
  • Proven experience leading and managing remote engineering teams.
  • Deep expertise in power electronics, renewable energy systems (solar, wind, battery storage), or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
  • Proficiency with simulation and design tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, Altium Designer).
  • Excellent understanding of project management principles and agile methodologies.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for a remote environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team of electrical engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
  • Oversee the entire lifecycle of electrical system design, from concept and feasibility studies to detailed design, prototyping, testing, and production.
  • Drive innovation by exploring and integrating new electrical technologies and methodologies.
  • Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and safety of all electrical designs, adhering to international standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
  • Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets for electrical engineering initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and design guidelines.
  • Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and road mapping for the electrical engineering department.
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and provide expert technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership in remote teams
Power electronics
Embedded systems
Analog & digital circuit design
SPICE
MATLAB/Simulink
Altium Designer
Project management
Agile methodologies
Strong communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE
MATLAB/Simulink
Altium Designer

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Engineering Lead to steer a distributed expert team focused on cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. You will oversee end-to-end electrical system design, drive innovation in power electronics, and ensure designs meet high safety and quality standards across global projects.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership, embedded systems, and cross-functional collaboration, with hands-on expertise in SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink and Altium, in a

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