Remote Lead Electrical Systems Architect

Placements24; Centurion; A distancia; ZAR 2.477.000 - 3.468.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development allowance

Flexible hours

Home office support

Global career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Architect for a fully remote role in industrial automation. You will define architectural vision for complex electrical systems, lead engineers, and collaborate across product, software, hardware teams.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years in industrial automation, with strong leadership, remote collaboration, and knowledge of Modbus/Profibus/Ethernet/IP and safety standards.

Formación

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in electrical system design/architecture.
• Experience leading engineers and remote teams.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and safety systems.

Responsabilidades

• Define and document the overall architectural strategy for complex electrical systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Lead the design and development of high-level electrical system architectures, including power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, and communication networks.
• Oversee the detailed design phases, providing technical guidance and ensuring adherence to architectural principles and standards.
• Collaborate with product management, software development, and hardware engineering teams to translate requirements into effective electrical system designs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, components, and architectures to meet project needs, considering factors like cost, performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technology trade‑off analyses for proposed electrical system designs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including block diagrams, interface specifications, and design guidelines.
• Mentor and guide a team of electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
• Champion best practices in electrical design, safety, and compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, SANS).
• Participate in and lead technical reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring design integrity.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in industrial automation, IoT, and electrical engineering.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

System architecture

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Cybersecurity basics

Educación

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Modbus/Profibus/Ethernet/IP

Power electronics

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Architect for a fully remote role in industrial automation. You will define architectural vision for complex electrical systems, lead engineers, and collaborate across product, software, hardware teams.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years in industrial automation, with strong leadership, remote collaboration, and knowledge of Modbus/Profibus/Ethernet/IP and safety standards.