Electronic Engineer

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Junior Electronic Engineer to join a technically driven team in Centurion. You will gain hands-on exposure across the full lifecycle from concept and design through testing, commissioning and technical support.

Ideal for a motivated graduate or early-career engineer with a solid foundation in analogue/digital electronics and circuit principles. PCB design, embedded systems and collaboration with production are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering is required.
• Solid foundation in analogue and digital electronics essential.
• Understanding circuit design principles and schematics.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers and embedded systems encouraged.
• Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of electronic hardware and systems.
• Support circuit design, calculations and documentation.
• Assist with PCB design, schematic capture and component selection.
• Conduct electronic testing, fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Assist with prototype assembly, testing and validation.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications for production.

Skills

Analogue & Digital electronics

Circuit design principles

Microcontrollers & embedded systems

Schematic reading

Mathematical & analytical skills

Computer literacy

Written & verbal communication

PCB design & layout

Education

BEng / BSc Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a Junior Electronic Engineer to join a technically driven engineering team. This role is ideal for a motivated graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop practical experience in electronics design, testing, troubleshooting and product development. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, commissioning and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of electronic hardware and systems.
• Support senior engineers with circuit design, calculations and technical documentation.
• Assist with PCB design, schematic capture and component selection.
• Conduct electronic testing, fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Assist with prototype assembly, testing and validation.
• Perform measurements using oscilloscopes, multimeters and other electronic test equipment.
• Analyse test results and assist with technical reports.
• Support product verification and validation activities.
• Assist with modifications and improvements to existing electronic systems.
• Investigate technical problems and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with production, technicians, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and technical support when required.
• Ensure engineering work complies with relevant standards and specifications.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / BSc in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 0–3 years' relevant experience.
• Strong academic foundation in analogue and digital electronics.
• Understanding of electronic circuit design principles.
• Basic knowledge of microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• South African citizenship or valid right to work in South Africa.

Advantageous Experience

• PCB design and layout.
• Embedded C/C++ programming.
• Microcontrollers such as STM32, PIC, AVR or Arduino.
• Experience with Altium, KiCad, Eagle or similar PCB design software.
• Digital and analogue circuit design.
• Power electronics.
• Communication protocols such as CAN, RS232, RS485, SPI or I²C.
• MATLAB/Simulink or similar engineering software.
• Electronics testing and laboratory equipment.
• Industrial, automotive, mining or defence-related electronics.