Electronic Engineer

Communicate Engineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Engineering is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to contribute to electronic design for renewable energy solutions. You will develop test strategies, guide junior engineers, and lead hardware design from concept through PCB layout and documentation.

The role emphasizes robust design, cost efficiency, and lifecycle documentation within a dynamic team in South Africa. Applicants should have 10+ years in embedded systems and strong skills in C/C++, Python, and Linux, with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded systems experience.
• Experience with standards/workflows for hardware development and release testing.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage test strategies for devices and products during design verification.
• Provide peer guidance to lower-level engineers and technicians to bring projects to completion.
• Electronic hardware design and PCB layout.
• Design of product electronic hardware including material selection, impedance calculations, PCB stack-ups, layout and component placement.
• Perform design reviews prior to fabrication/assembly.
• Prepare product and manufacturing documentation with configuration control.
• Continuously improve product design for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Identify and track technical issues and drive them to closure.
• Collaborate with R&D and supply chain to develop cost-effective high-quality designs.

Skills

Embedded systems

Test strategy planning

Mentoring/leadership

Education

BEng/BSc in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

C/C++

Python

Linux

Job description

Reference: CTE025175-NMi-1

A leading renewable energy company committed to creating a sustainable future through innovative solar energy solutions is seeking an embedded systems engineer who will play a key role in contributing to the electronic design of renewable energy solutions for the consumer electronics industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop and manage test strategies for devices and products/systems to be executed during product/system design verification.
2. Provide peer guidance to lower-level engineers and technicians to bring projects to successful completion.
3. Electronic hardware design and PCB layout.
4. Design of product electronic hardware including material selection, impedance calculations, PCB stack-ups, PCB track layout, component placement, etc.
5. Perform reviews on the design when it is ready for fabrication/assembly.
6. Prepare product and manufacturing documentation packages as required by the project and maintain documentation during the lifecycle of the product utilizing configuration control.
7. Continuous improvement and optimization of product design for performance, cost, and reliability.
8. Identify and track technical issues and drive them to closure.
9. Liaise with other R+D team members and supply chain as needed to develop cost-effective high-quality designs.

Skills & Experience

1. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in embedded systems.
2. Experience in code planning/design using C/C++, Python, and Linux.
3. High-volume production experience will be advantageous.
4. Experience in an environment where design or implementation of standards/workflows about structured systematic hardware, management, release testing procedures, documentation standards, and version control were imposed.

Qualification

BEng/BSc in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering.

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact

Contact NTOMBI MISELO on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTE025175.

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Package & Remuneration

R 480 000 - R 600 000 - Annually