Remote Lead Electrical Engineer | Global Systems Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,401,000 - 4,481,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Flexible remote work

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead innovative projects from a fully remote capacity. This senior role demands exceptional technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide a global team of engineers in delivering cutting-edge electrical solutions.

You will set the technical direction, ensure design and execution excellence, and drive innovation within the electrical domain while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong expertise in power/control/embedded systems or signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a global team of electrical engineers.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle from concept to post-commissioning.
• Develop robust electrical architectures with scalable designs.
• Drive innovation and adopt new technologies in design processes.
• Ensure compliance with international standards, codes, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Electrical engineering

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SPICE

CAD packages

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead innovative projects from a fully remote capacity. This senior role demands exceptional technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide a global team of engineers in delivering cutting-edge electrical solutions.

You will set the technical direction, ensure design and execution excellence, and drive innovation within the electrical domain while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.