Remote Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Generous vacation

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Remote Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on integrating diverse electrical hardware and software components to deliver reliable, safe systems.

You will design integration plans, run system-level testing, collaborate with hardware, software and firmware groups, and ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on systems integration.
• Experience integrating complex electrical hardware and software components.
• Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, I2C and SPI.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategies for integrating diverse electrical components and subsystems into larger systems.
• Develop detailed integration plans, test procedures, and validation protocols.
• Conduct system-level testing and debugging to identify and resolve integration issues.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams via virtual channels to ensure successful integration.
• Analyze system performance metrics and identify areas for optimization.
• Create and maintain documentation for integrated systems, including architecture diagrams and user guides.
• Troubleshoot cross-functional issues spanning multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ensure all integrated systems meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Stay current with advancements in electrical engineering and systems integration.
• Manage project tasks and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of milestones.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Systems Integration

Embedded Systems

CAN

Ethernet

I2C

SPI

Git

Scripting

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking technology company renowned for its innovative solutions, is seeking a dedicated Remote Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the seamless integration of complex electrical systems across various platforms and products. You will be responsible for ensuring that different electrical components and subsystems work together harmoniously, meeting performance, reliability, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to manage their work independently in a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategies for integrating diverse electrical components and subsystems into larger systems.
• Develop detailed integration plans, test procedures, and validation protocols.
• Conduct system-level testing and debugging to identify and resolve integration issues.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and firmware engineering teams through virtual channels to ensure successful integration.
• Analyze system performance metrics and identify areas for optimization.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for integrated systems, including architecture diagrams and user guides.
• Troubleshoot complex cross-functional issues that span multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ensure that all integrated systems meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Stay current with advancements in electrical engineering, systems integration, and related technologies.
• Manage project tasks and timelines effectively to ensure on-time delivery of integration milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a significant focus on systems integration.
• Proven experience in integrating complex electrical hardware and software components.
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet).
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and power management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in identifying root causes of system-level issues.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Experience with test automation and scripting is a plus.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) for documentation and code management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous vacation policy and paid holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and development tools.
• Opportunities for professional development and online training.
• Complete flexibility to work from home.