Senior Electronic Engineer (R&D)

Dawning Truth; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior electronic engineer to spearhead their R&D efforts in a cutting-edge environment. This role involves establishing a robust electronic and control system capability, leading innovative projects, and managing development from conception through to implementation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electronic engineering, software development, and project management, with a passion for technical challenges and personal growth. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive technological advancements and shape the future of R&D in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Cutting edge R&D environment

Opportunity for personal growth

Technical challenges

New project challenges

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in electronic design and development required.
• Experience in software development and control systems is essential.
• Management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish R&D capability in electronics and control systems.
• Manage development projects from concept to production.
• Innovate and create unique design solutions.

Skills

Electronic hardware design (analog and digital)

Software development in C, Matlab, Assembler

Control system design and modelling

Project Management

Technical Innovation

Mechatronic design

Industrial automation

Education

BSc / BTech in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

ECSA Professional Registration

Tools

Model Driven Development

Job description

Leading R&D firm requires senior electronic engineer. Establish an electronic, control system and computer science R&D capability in the business.

What the person must be able to do :

This role is in the electronics R&D and manufacturing sector. The person must be able to execute all job tasks in a cutting-edge technology environment. The ideal candidate will be a senior electrical or electronic engineer with sufficient experience in electronic engineering, control systems, software development and computer science to be able to establish a R&D department. Experience in mechatronic design and industrial automation would also be highly advantageous for this role. Management experience will be advantageous.

• Electronic hardware design (analog and digital)
• Software development in C, Matlab, Assembler or equivalent
• Control system design and modelling
• Experience in using Model Driven Development
• Technical Innovation and coming up with unique design solutions
• Full product Research and Development
• Project Management of development projects from concept phase through to production and implementation in the field
• Project Documentation eg. Development Process Plans, Engineering Reports, Software and circuit diagrams
• Establishment of electronic, control system and computer science R&D capability in the business
• Innovative designs and solutions
• Engineering project completion on time with high quality standards
• Establishment of Design best practices in the organisation

Background work experience

• 3+ years experience in electronic design and development (Preference 5+ years)
• Extensive exposure to Electronic hardware design (analog and digital), Software development, Control system design and modelling and R&D project management
• BSc / BTech in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• 3+ years’ experience working in an organisation that designs, develops, manufactures and supports high tech products
• ECSA Professional Registration strongly advantageous
• Adv: 2+ years R&D Engineering Management experience

Type of Person

Qualify In

• Action orientated
• Analytical thinker
• Tenacious – Follows-through to completion
• Strong technical problem solver
• Capable of understanding both the big picture and the details
• Team player and collaborator
• Quality orientated person… even a perfectionist
• Desire to learn and grow every day
• Strong project management and facilitation skills

Qualify Out

• Emotionally cold
• Fuzzy thinking
• In the Box” Thinker
• Wants to be spoon fed
• Lethargic
• Confined to Analysis-Paralysis
• Does not enjoy reading technical documentation

Personality Profile :

• Moderate Driver (Big Picture Thinking, Drive and Perseverance)
• Moderate to High Analytical (Analysis, Technical Problem Solving, Technical Calculations)
• Moderate Expressive (For Innovation and Collaboration)

Benefits of this Role :

• Cutting edge R&D and Manufacturing firm (The place you want to work)
• Opportunity to work in a cutting edge environment
• Technical challenge and growth
• New project challenges to overcome
• Personal growth

Reports to : Head Engineering

Location : Alberton

Salary : R480K to R600K per annum negotiable. Dependent on experience.