Senior Remote Electrical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work

Innovative projects

Professional development allowance

Advanced design tools

Supportive remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly proficient Remote Electrical Design Specialist to join a forward-thinking team from anywhere, supporting Upington-based projects while working remotely. You will design and develop complex electrical systems, translate concepts into practical, high-performance schematics, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and the ability to guide prototypes, testing, and manufacturing remotely on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical design and development.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts for complex systems using ECAD software.
• Perform component selection and specification based on design requirements, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Conduct thorough design reviews and simulations to validate electrical performance and identify potential issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting to ensure integrated system design.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, including BOMs and technical specifications.
• Provide remote technical guidance during prototyping, testing, and manufacturing phases.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Power supply design

Embedded systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly proficient Remote Electrical Design Specialist to join a forward-thinking team from anywhere, supporting Upington-based projects while working remotely. You will design and develop complex electrical systems, translate concepts into practical, high-performance schematics, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and the ability to guide prototypes, testing, and manufacturing remotely on innovative projects.