Junior Development Engineer: Hardware
Modderfontein, GT, ZA, 1609
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
Requirements:
Qualifications and expertise required:
- B.Eng (Electronics) / BSc Engineering (Electronics) or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2 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
Personal attributes:
Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)
- Strong mathematical and analytical thinking
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Effective leadership and mentoring skills
- Clear and confident communication
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Capable of managing projects and meeting deadlines
- Adaptable and committed to continuous learning
- Innovative and forward-thinking
- Customer-focused with business awareness
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