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Development Engineer - Hardware

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Development Engineer - Hardware

Key Responsibilities
  • Design electronic circuits and systems based on detailed specifications
  • Build and test prototypes to validate functionality and performance
  • Ensure product reliability in real-world operating environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, production) for integration and efficient manufacturing
  • Develop production-ready designs with a focus on consistency, cost-effectiveness, and DFM principles
  • Support EMC compliance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the design process
  • Design or contribute to test equipment and validation processes
  • Document designs thoroughly according to internal and industry standards
  • Provide post-deployment technical support and address field issues
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement
Qualifications and Expertise Required
  • B.Eng (Electronics) / BSc Engineering (Electronics) or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum 5 years experience in:
    • Analog and digital circuit design
    • Embedded system design and programming
    • Industrialization and product development of electronic systems
  • Strong understanding of both hardware and software integration
  • Proficient in C/C++ programming, especially for embedded applications
  • Experience with PCB design; Altium Designer skills are highly advantageous
  • Working knowledge of microcontrollers, FPGAs, and digital signal processing (DSP)
  • Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet)
  • Skilled in circuit simulation and analysis tools (e.g., LTSpice, PSpice, MATLAB)
  • Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and datasheets
  • Experience in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT)
  • Understanding of EMC/EMI compliance and relevant industry standards
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)
  • Comfortable using laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers, multi-meters, etc.)
  • Exposure to product certification and regulatory compliance processes is a plus
  • Working knowledge of RF design and principles, including antenna integration and RF layout considerations

Place of work

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Edenvale
app.general.countries.South Africa

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  • Johannesburg
  • Benoni
  • Tembisa
  • Boksburg
  • Randburg
  • Midrand
  • Alberton
  • Edenvale
  • Eden Glen
  • Eastleigh



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