Senior Electrical Systems Architect for Industrial Automation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Leadership opportunities

Professional development support

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Architect in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to define high-level designs and technical direction for complex electrical systems. The role demands leadership in architecture, setting technical standards, and ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions across products and systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in system design, deep expertise in electrical domains, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical system design and architecture.
• Proven expertise in defining system-level requirements for industrial or complex electronic systems.
• Deep knowledge of power electronics, embedded systems, control systems, and signal processing.
• Experience with system modeling tools.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the architectural vision for complex electrical systems.
• Lead the conceptual design of electrical systems including power distribution and communication architectures.
• Develop technical roadmaps, standards, and best practices for electrical design.
• Collaborate with product, hardware, firmware, and software teams to translate requirements.
• Evaluate technologies and components for system implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to electrical engineering teams.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety regulations, and quality benchmarks.

Skills

System architecture

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

System modeling tools

Hardware-software integration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Architect in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to define high-level designs and technical direction for complex electrical systems. The role demands leadership in architecture, setting technical standards, and ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions across products and systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in system design, deep expertise in electrical domains, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration