Remote Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings plans

Remote work from home

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to join a distributed engineering team. This fully remote role focuses on seamless integration of complex electrical systems, ensuring interoperability and reliability from your home office.

You will analyze requirements, develop integration strategies, and resolve complex challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams across time zones. Strong remote communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical systems engineering with a focus on integration.
• Proven expertise in integrating complex electrical and electronic systems.
• In-depth knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, Modbus, SPI, I2C.
• Experience with system testing methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to diagnose complex issues.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills; written and verbal.
• Legally eligible to work remotely in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical system integration plans and strategies.
• Define interface requirements and specifications between various electrical subsystems.
• Conduct system-level testing, validation, and verification activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across hardware and software platforms.
• Analyze system performance data and identify areas for optimization.
• Collaborate with remote engineering teams (hardware, software, firmware) to ensure successful integration.
• Develop and maintain system integration documentation including test procedures and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance on integration aspects.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in systems integration.
• Manage integration tasks and project timelines in a remote setting.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Scripting for test automation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAN

Ethernet

Modbus

SPI

I2C

Testing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position, requiring you to work from your home office and collaborate with cross-functional teams across different time zones. The focus of this role is on the seamless integration of complex electrical systems, ensuring interoperability, performance, and reliability. You will be responsible for analyzing system requirements, developing integration strategies, and resolving complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of electrical architectures, communication protocols, and system testing methodologies. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a remote work environment and excels at virtual collaboration. Our client is a global leader in technology solutions, committed to innovation and excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging, cutting-edge projects with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful integration of diverse electrical components and subsystems into cohesive, high-performing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical system integration plans and strategies.
• Define interface requirements and specifications between various electrical subsystems.
• Conduct system-level testing, validation, and verification activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across different hardware and software platforms.
• Analyze system performance data and identify areas for optimization.
• Collaborate closely with remote engineering teams (hardware, software, firmware) to ensure successful integration.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system integration documentation, including test procedures and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance on integration aspects.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in systems integration.
• Manage integration tasks and project timelines effectively in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical systems engineering, with a strong focus on integration.
• Proven expertise in integrating complex electrical and electronic systems.
• In-depth knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, Modbus, SPI, I2C).
• Experience with system testing methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Experience with scripting languages for test automation is a plus.
• Must be legally eligible to work remotely in South Africa .

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement savings plans.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with all necessary support provided for a productive remote workspace.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through online resources and virtual training.
• Be part of a global team at the cutting edge of technology, working on innovative and impactful projects.
• This position offers significant autonomy and the chance to shape the future of our client's integrated systems.
• Based remotely from anywhere in South Africa , you will contribute to world-class engineering solutions without geographical limitations.