Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Remote) - Innovative Projects

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Flexible work hours

Access to cutting-edge design tools

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a remote-first team focused on designing, developing and testing electrical systems for advanced applications. You will craft detailed schematics, power and control systems, and validate designs from home office, collaborating across distributed teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of progressive experience, strong CAD skills (Altium/OrCAD/AutoCAD Electrical), and solid knowledge of power electronics, embedded systems, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in electrical design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design (Altium Designer, OrCAD, AutoCAD Electrical).
• Strong understanding of power electronics, control systems, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• Experience with simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to articulate complex concepts.
• Experience developing detailed technical documentation.
• Familiarity with IEC and IEEE standards and safety regulations.
• Stable internet connection and dedicated home office setup.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and layouts for new and existing products.
• Design and implement power distribution systems, control systems, and electronic circuits.
• Perform load analysis, voltage drop, and component selection calculations.
• Conduct testing and validation of electrical designs and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams via virtual channels.
• Prepare design specifications, test reports, and user manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and client specifications.
• Contribute to process improvements in design methodologies.
• Provide technical support to junior engineers.
• Stay updated on advancements in electrical engineering technologies.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Power electronics

Control systems

Microcontrollers

Embedded systems

Simulation tools

Analytical skills

Remote work experience

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a remote-first team focused on designing, developing and testing electrical systems for advanced applications. You will craft detailed schematics, power and control systems, and validate designs from home office, collaborating across distributed teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of progressive experience, strong CAD skills (Altium/OrCAD/AutoCAD Electrical), and solid knowledge of power electronics, embedded systems, and