Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional salary and comprehensive,

Fully remote work arrangement

Generous professional development

Leadership on high-impact projects

Innovative engineering culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its remote-first engineering team. You will lead complex electrical design projects, drive innovation, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results from anywhere.

You will shape design strategies, solve challenging engineering problems, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within a distributed organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical design of complex systems.
• Proficiency with advanced CAD software and simulation tools.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for major projects, from concept development to final implementation.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, specifications, and bill of materials for complex systems.
• Oversee and conduct technical reviews of designs created by other engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced electrical design and system integration challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and professional development support.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Problem solving

CAD software

Simulation tools

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their remote-first engineering team. In this role, you will take the lead on complex electrical design projects, driving innovation and ensuring the highest standards of technical execution. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute their expertise from anywhere, working on challenging and impactful projects. You will be instrumental in shaping design strategies, solving complex engineering problems, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within a distributed organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for major projects, from concept development to final implementation.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, specifications, and bill of materials for complex systems.
• Oversee and conduct technical reviews of designs created by other engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced electrical design and system integration challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and professional development support.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical design, with a focus on complex systems.
• Extensive experience with advanced CAD software and simulation tools.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment .

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Generous professional development budget and support for advanced training.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects and influence design direction.
• A supportive and innovative engineering culture.