Remote Senior Electrical Systems Architect

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 2,337,000 - 3,506,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Remote-friendly with global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Architect for a fully remote role in a global electronics manufacturing and automation environment. You will lead architectural design of complex electrical control systems, define technical direction, and ensure system integration across product lines.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 10+ years in electrical systems design, with strong knowledge of CAN, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, SPI, I2C, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical systems design and architecture for complex products.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, PLCs, and industrial automation.
• Deep understanding of CAN, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, SPI, and I2C.
• Experience with system modeling and simulation tools.
• Proven ability to architect robust, scalable, and cost-effective electrical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define high-level architectural designs for electrical/electronic systems.
• Develop system requirements, specs, and interfaces for subsystems.
• Evaluate hardware components, sensors, actuators, and protocols.
• Oversee detailed design to meet architectural guidelines.
• Plan and validate system integration and verification activities.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across development lifecycles.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and firmware teams for system operation.
• Mentor junior engineers and architects on best practices.

Skills

Electrical systems design

System architecture

Embedded systems

Power electronics

EMI/EMC

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAN

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

SPI

I2C

System modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Architect for a fully remote role in a global electronics manufacturing and automation environment. You will lead architectural design of complex electrical control systems, define technical direction, and ensure system integration across product lines.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 10+ years in electrical systems design, with strong knowledge of CAN, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, SPI, I2C, and