Senior Remote Electrical Systems Engineer — Design & FMEA

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Home office allowance

Global health insurance

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Electrical Systems Specialist to join a distributed engineering team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and optimization of electrical systems, with responsibilities spanning simulation, documentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across time zones.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical design and a PhD or Master's in EE, with strong MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE skills, plus experience with international standards.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in electrical systems design and analysis.
• Expertise in circuit design, power electronics, and control systems.
• Proficiency with simulation software such as MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote work environment with strong communication skills.
• Experience with international standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems and components using advanced simulation tools.
• Conduct performance analysis, FMEA, and risk assessments for electrical systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and user manuals.
• Collaborate remotely with hardware, software, and systems engineers to ensure integrated solutions.
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to manufacturing and field service teams.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in electrical engineering technologies and best practices.

Skills

Electrical design

Power electronics

Control systems

Remote communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SPICE

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Electrical Systems Specialist to join a distributed engineering team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and optimization of electrical systems, with responsibilities spanning simulation, documentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across time zones.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical design and a PhD or Master's in EE, with strong MATLAB/Simulink and SPICE skills, plus experience with international standards.