Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a global team on a fully remote basis. The role leads design and development of complex electrical systems and includes mentoring junior engineers to build design excellence from concept to production.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical design, strong expertise in circuit design and power management, and proficiency with Altium Designer and Cadence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical design and development.
• Expertise in circuit design, power management, and analog/digital electronics.
• Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools (Altium Designer, Cadence).
• Experience leading engineering projects and mentoring teammates.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for new products and systems, from conceptualization to final implementation.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, PWB layouts, and system architecture designs.
• Perform rigorous analysis, including power, signal integrity, and EMC, to ensure design robustness.
• Mentor and guide junior electrical engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and firmware engineers, in a virtual setting.
• Oversee prototype testing, validation, and the resolution of complex design challenges.

Skills

Electrical design

Power management

Analog/digital electronics

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their global team on a fully remote basis. This critical role involves leading the design and development of complex electrical systems for innovative products and infrastructure, working collaboratively with distributed teams worldwide. You will be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, driving design excellence, and ensuring the technical integrity of electrical solutions from concept to production. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, possesses exceptional technical acumen, and excels in a remote work environment, contributing to significant advancements in electrical engineering and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for new products and systems, from conceptualization to final implementation.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, PWB layouts, and system architecture designs.
• Perform rigorous analysis, including power, signal integrity, and EMC, to ensure design robustness.
• Mentor and guide junior electrical engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and firmware engineers, in a virtual setting.
• Oversee prototype testing, validation, and the resolution of complex design challenges.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical design and development.
• Expertise in circuit design, power management, and analog/digital electronics.
• Proficiency with industry-standard CAD and simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence).
• Demonstrated experience in leading engineering projects and mentoring team members.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills, with a strong focus on results.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including base salary and significant performance bonuses.
• Complete remote work flexibility, allowing for global accessibility.
• Comprehensive international health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and home office setup.
• Opportunity to shape the future of electrical design within a forward-thinking organization.