Remote Lead Electrical Engineer — Strategy & Innovation

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Equity options

Fully remote position

Flexible hours

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead engineering efforts in a fully remote capacity. This senior role requires exceptional leadership to guide a team of engineers, define technical direction, and ensure the successful execution of long-term projects.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in electrical engineering, advanced degrees, and a proven ability to collaborate with executives while working remotely.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with leadership.
• Proven ability to lead remote engineering teams and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers with mentorship and reviews.
• Define and drive technical strategy for electrical system design.
• Oversee lifecycle from concept to deployment and support.
• Ensure high design quality, innovation, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional leaders on strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering expertise

Remote team leadership

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead engineering efforts in a fully remote capacity. This senior role requires exceptional leadership to guide a team of engineers, define technical direction, and ensure the successful execution of long-term projects.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in electrical engineering, advanced degrees, and a proven ability to collaborate with executives while working remotely.