Remote Electrical Systems Engineer - PCB & Innovation

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Performance bonus

Professional development

Tech stipend

Career advancement

PTO & sick leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to join a distributed team across South Africa. You will design, develop and integrate advanced electrical systems for diverse products, coordinating with hardware and software groups using virtual collaboration tools.

The role emphasizes remote-first culture, demanding strong problem‑solving and independent work. You will lead testing, documentation, and design reviews while delivering milestones in a fully remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical system design and integration.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad).
• Familiarity with embedded C/C++ for testing is a plus.
• Strong debugging and remote, independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and PCB layouts for new products.
• Integrate electrical components and subsystems for optimal performance.
• Develop and implement testing procedures for electrical systems.
• Analyze test data and identify root causes of failures.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers for system requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex electrical issues remotely.
• Create detailed technical documentation including specs and reports.
• Participate in design reviews to enhance system quality.
• Stay updated on advancements in electrical engineering.
• Manage remote work tasks and timelines to meet milestones.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

PCB design

Debugging

Remote collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BSc/MSc Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

KiCad

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to join a distributed team across South Africa. You will design, develop and integrate advanced electrical systems for diverse products, coordinating with hardware and software groups using virtual collaboration tools.

The role emphasizes remote-first culture, demanding strong problem‑solving and independent work. You will lead testing, documentation, and design reviews while delivering milestones in a fully remote