Remote Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24

Gqeberha

Hybrid

ZAR 550,000 - 750,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Flexible hours

Private health insurance

Professional development budget

Global distributed team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly competent Remote Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team in South Africa. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated electrical systems for innovative products, with collaboration across distributed hardware, software, and product teams.

You will work remotely from anywhere in South Africa, applying your expertise in ECAD tools, power electronics, and embedded systems to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in electrical system design.
Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium, Eagle, KiCad) and simulation software.
Strong understanding of power electronics, embedded systems, and signal integrity.
Excellent remote communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Design and engineer complex electrical systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.
Develop and execute test plans for electrical systems and components to ensure performance and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues, providing detailed technical documentation.
Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams remotely.
Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical design processes and methodologies.
Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

Skills

ECAD tools

Simulation software

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Eagle

KiCad

Job description

About the Role

Our client is building a world-class engineering team and is seeking a highly competent Remote Electrical Systems Engineer to join us, regardless of your geographical location within South Africa. This fully remote role is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated electrical systems that underpin our innovative products. You will collaborate with a distributed team of engineers, product managers, and designers, contributing your expertise to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and efficient. This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-driven engineer who thrives in a remote work environment and is eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology from anywhere in the country.

Key Responsibilities

Design and engineer complex electrical systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection.
Develop and execute test plans for electrical systems and components to ensure performance and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues, providing detailed technical documentation for solutions.
Collaborate closely with hardware and software engineering teams through virtual communication channels.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of electrical design processes and methodologies.
Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in electrical system design and development.
Proficiency with ECAD tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle, KiCad) and simulation software.
Strong understanding of power electronics, embedded systems, and signal integrity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for remote collaboration.
Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits