Electrical Engineer

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial organization in Cape Town is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop innovative products for medical and industrial markets. The role requires at least 8 years of experience in analog and digital circuit design, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidates will be involved in the full product development process, from concept to commercialization. This position provides opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative work environment that supports continuous improvement and creativity.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Broad expertise in analog/digital circuit design.
• Proficiency with ECAD tools and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work for new product design.
• Develop circuits for handheld hardware platforms.
• Document designs ensuring compliance with internal processes.

Skills

Analog / digital circuit design

PCB layout

Embedded systems

Programming languages (C, C++, C#, VB, LabVIEW, ASM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree desired

Tools

ECAD tools (Altium, OrCAD)

Job description

Western / Scott Fetzer CompanyAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way.

We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Who We Are

We are a dynamic engineering team dedicated to designing and developing innovative products for medical and industrial markets.

Our work spans analog and digital circuits for handheld measurement and communication devices, supporting both embedded and PC applications.

We value cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, working closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, marketing, customers, and suppliers to deliver high-impact solutions.

What You'll Do

Perform complex engineering and analytical work for new product design and development. Develop analog and digital circuits for battery-powered, mobile, and handheld hardware platforms. Document designs and changes, ensuring compliance with internal processes. Lead or participate in peer design reviews and cross-functional project teams. Guide requirements development and contribute to cohesive project requests and specifications. Drive qualification test plans, verification, and validation testing to meet regulatory and industry standards. Interface with other functional areas and external vendors to expedite product commercialization. Mentor junior engineering staff and serve as a sustaining engineer for manufacturing operations. Stay ahead of regulatory trends and ensure compliance in product specifications. Support cost reduction initiatives and contribute to technology strategy development. Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or VP of Engineering.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent; graduate degree desired. At least 8 years of relevant engineering experience. Broad expertise in analog / digital circuit design, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation. Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium, OrCAD), embedded systems, and programming languages (C, C++, C#, VB, LabVIEW, ASM, Linux, Arduino, TI MSP, NXP i.MX).

Certificates / Licenses Preferred

Project Management Professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, Professional Engineer; patents in relevant areas desirable.

What You'll Gain

Opportunity to lead and contribute to innovative product designs impacting medical and industrial markets. Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Professional growth through mentoring, project leadership, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Involvement in strategic technology and business initiatives. A role that supports continuous improvement, creativity, and technical mastery. Exposure to regulatory compliance and industry standards. The chance to make a tangible impact on product quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Work in a supportive environment with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Potential for domestic and international travel, and hands-on experience in both office and laboratory settings.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.