Remote Electrical Test Engineer – Automation & Validation

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 344,000 - 689,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Flexible schedule

Cutting-edge testing infra

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer for a remote-first engagement. You will design, implement, and run test plans for electrical components and systems, aligning with strict quality requirements.

You will build automated test setups, analyze data, report on results, and collaborate with design teams to verify fixes. This role offers flexible scheduling and the ability to work from Centurion, Gauteng, or elsewhere in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical testing, validation, or quality assurance.
• Proven experience designing and implementing test plans for electronic circuits/systems.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics principles.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document detailed test procedures for electrical components and systems.
• Design and build automated test setups and fixtures.
• Execute test plans, analyze data, and generate reports.
• Identify, document, and track hardware and software defects.
• Collaborate with design teams to troubleshoot issues and verify fixes.
• Ensure testing methodologies align with specifications and quality requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and tools.
• Maintain calibration and configuration of test equipment.
• Provide technical feedback on product performance and reliability.
• Stay updated with emerging testing technologies.

Skills

Electrical testing

Test plan design

Remote work

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Multimeters

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer for a remote-first engagement. You will design, implement, and run test plans for electrical components and systems, aligning with strict quality requirements.

You will build automated test setups, analyze data, report on results, and collaborate with design teams to verify fixes. This role offers flexible scheduling and the ability to work from Centurion, Gauteng, or elsewhere in South Africa.