Electronic Engineer - Industry Energy Technology

Baker Hughes Company; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes in South Africa is seeking an Electrical/Electronic Engineer to lead hardware electronics design, development and testing for energy solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate requirements into specs, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting firmware and SAP-based production support.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering.
• At least 1 year of experience in Product Design and Development, System Integration, and Design for Manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad and Inventor.
• Experience with automation tools is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment concepts and practices.
• Strong communication in English and ability to work in a team.
• SAP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hardware development for new devices from concept through validation, production and post-launch support.
• Design and review architectural and power solutions focusing on performance, safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with external PCB layout contractors and design houses.
• Translate user and regulatory requirements into technical specifications and documentation.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance planning.
• Work with embedded software, manufacturing and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure thorough documentation of hardware development in line with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in hands-on debugging, lab testing and product validation.
• Support embedded firmware development to ensure hardware/software integration.
• Utilize SAP for production support and maintain ERP data.

Skills

Product design

System integration

Automation tools

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Inventor

SAP

Job description

Are you passionate about Electrical Engineering? Are you an Electrical/Electronic Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Join our innovating Engineering team Our Digital Solutions business provides intelligent, connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. We provide customers with the peace of mind needed to reliably and efficiently improve their operations.

Play a pivotal role in our business

As an Electronic Engineer, you will lead the design, development and testing of hardware electronics in our energy solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll connect the dots across technologies and develop cross-technology solutions.

As an Electronic Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• End-to-end hardware development for new devices: from concept, design, and prototyping to validation, production, and post-launch support.
• Design and review of designs, system architecture, and power solutions with emphasis on performance, safety, and compliance.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to external PCB layout contractors and design houses.
• Translate user, and regulatory requirements into clear technical specifications and documentation.
• Conduct internal and external design reviews, risk assessments, and compliance planning.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including embedded software, manufacturing, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure thorough and compliant documentation of all hardware development in line with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in hands‑on debugging, lab testing, and product validation.
• Support embedded firmware development as needed to ensure seamless hardware/software integration.
• Utilize SAP systems to provide operational support for production activities.
• Maintain data management accuracy across ERP systems.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Tertiary Qualification in Engineering.
• Have at least 1 year of experience in Product Design and Development, System Integration, Design for Manufacturing with a focus on full product life cycle aspects.
• Proficiency in CAD design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCAD, Inventor).
• Have experience in automation tools.
• Have knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of Health, Safety & Environment.
• Be Self‑reliant, resourceful and a problem solver with well‑developed commercial awareness.
• Be an effective communicator, fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Be a good team player with the ability to work independently.
• SAP experience is highly advantageous.

Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Benefits

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineer 1, Electrical, Product Design and Engineering

About us

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We’re makers, inventors, and leaders who aren’t afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.