Electronic Application Engineer

JenRec Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in South Africa is seeking an experienced engineer to develop and integrate innovative power electronic applications. Responsibilities include designing hardware systems, collaborating within a skilled team, and driving products through to commercialization. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in power electronics, embedded systems, and holds a relevant engineering degree. This on-site role offers growth opportunities in a high-performance culture.

Benefits

Stable on-site role

High-performance culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 25 years of hands-on experience in power electronics and embedded microprocessor development.
• Proficient in hardware prototyping, testing, debugging, and circuit-level troubleshooting.
• Experience with Altium Designer or similar PCB CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power converter modules and embedded hardware systems.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions, develop prototypes, and drive products through to commercialization.
• Provide technical support to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Hands-on experience in power electronics

Embedded microprocessor development

Hardware prototyping

Testing and debugging

C / C++ firmware development

Communication skills

Education

BEng or MEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

GitLab

Job description

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team known for excellence in the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of advanced electronic modules and IoT-enabled solutions.

About the Role

This position focuses on the development and integration of innovative power electronic applications using advanced ASIC technologies. The selected candidate will play a central role in designing power converter modules, building embedded systems, and developing robust hardware solutions for high-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop power converter modules and embedded hardware systems
• Translate requirements into technical solutions, develop prototypes, and drive products through to commercialization
• Draft and maintain test specifications, validate designs, and ensure documentation complies with internal processes (ISO9001 : 2015)
• Own and manage project delivery across the full product development lifecycle
• Provide technical support to clients and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate within a highly skilled team to deliver cutting-edge hardware solutions
• Contribute to a positive and innovative team culture

Core Skills & Experience

• 25 years of hands-on experience in power electronics and embedded microprocessor development
• Proficient in hardware prototyping, testing, debugging, and circuit-level troubleshooting
• Experience with Altium Designer or similar PCB CAD tools
• Skilled in C / C++ firmware development for microcontroller systems
• Familiarity with GitLab or other version control tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners

What Theyre Looking For

An adaptable and technically proficient engineer who takes initiative, enjoys solving complex problems, and works well in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured, quality-focused setting and is excited about contributing to the design of mission-critical electronic systems .

The Role Offers :

• A chance to work on high-impact embedded and power electronic products
• Involvement in developing solutions from concept through to high-volume production
• A stable, on-site role in the scenic Western Cape
• A high-performance culture with strong engineering leadership and growth opportunities

Applicants must have a BEng or MEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and meet the required technical experience.

This role is ideal for an engineer whos ready to take ownership, push boundaries, and help shape the next generation of intelligent electronic systems.