Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Home office stipend

Flexible remote hours

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote role based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. You will drive the concept and detailed design of advanced electrical systems, from requirements gathering through verification, collaborating with distributed teams to push technology boundaries.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical hardware design, deep knowledge of analog/digital circuits, power management, and embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical hardware design and product development.
• Expertise in analog and digital circuit design, power management, and microcontroller integration.
• Proficiency with EDA tools including Altium Designer and Cadence Allegro.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems, firmware interfaces, and system-level architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems, including schematics and PCB layouts.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle, ensuring specs, budget, and timelines are met remotely.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, software, and mechanical teams for integration.
• Mentor junior design engineers and promote best practices remotely.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, test plans, and manufacturing guidelines.

Skills

Analog & Digital Circuit Design

Power Management

Microcontroller Integration

Embedded Systems

Firmware Interfaces

System-Level Architecture

Remote Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote position to drive the conceptualization and detailed design of complex electrical systems. This role requires an individual with a proven history of innovation and technical leadership, capable of working independently and collaborating effectively with distributed teams. You will be responsible for the entire design lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering to final design verification, ensuring our solutions are at the frontier of technological advancement. This remote opportunity in Port Elizabeth offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to impactful projects in a fast-paced, technology-driven company that values creativity and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of sophisticated electrical systems, encompassing schematics, PCB layouts, and component selection.
• Oversee the entire design process, ensuring adherence to specifications, budget, and timelines in a remote setting.
• Conduct thorough design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless product integration.
• Develop and mentor junior design engineers, fostering best practices and technical growth remotely.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, including specifications, test plans, and manufacturing guidelines.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical hardware design and product development.
• Expertise in analog and digital circuit design , power management, and microcontroller integration.
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, firmware interfaces, and system-level architecture.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Generous home office stipend and technology support.
• Flexible remote working hours to promote work-life balance.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company at the cutting edge of electrical engineering innovation.