Electronic Hardware Engineer

JenRec Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm in Cape Town is looking for an experienced engineer to contribute to the testing and characterization of integrated circuits. In this role, you will develop test systems for microcontrollers and ASICs and support troubleshooting activities. The ideal candidate has a BEng in Electronic Engineering, at least 5 years of experience in embedded systems, and is proficient in programming. This position requires a detail-oriented approach and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industry experience in embedded systems and electronics.
• Strong experience with embedded microprocessor development.
• Comfortable working in a Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop test systems for microcontrollers and ASICs.
• Design and implement accurate and efficient test solutions.
• Support product development and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Embedded microprocessor development

PCB design

Analog circuit design

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Analog simulation tools

Quality Management Systems

Education

BEng in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Microchip PIC

STM8

STM32

SPICE-based tools

VHDL

Verilog

Version control systems (Git)

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will contribute to the testing and characterization of integrated circuits (ICs), including microcontrollers, analog sensors, and high‑power LED drivers. Youll be expected to interpret complex analog and digital schematics to develop supporting hardware and embedded firmware solutions. The work environment demands a detail‑oriented, hands‑on engineer with a strong problem‑solving mindset and a passion for innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test systems for a variety of microcontrollers and ASICs, including :
• Capacitive, magnetic, and light sensors
• High‑power LED drivers
• Design and implement accurate and efficient test solutions
• Support product development and troubleshooting activities as needed
• Provide technical support for existing and new product lines
• Perform additional duties as required, in alignment with the objectives of the company and its clients

Required Skills & Experience

• BEng in Electronic Engineering (mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years industry experience in embedded systems and electronics
• Strong experience with embedded microprocessor development (e.g. Microchip PIC, STM8, STM32)
• Proficiency in PCB design and analog circuit design
• Programming experience in C and C++; scripting in Python
• Experience with analog simulation tools (SPICE-based)
• Knowledge of integrated circuits and electronics fundamentals
• Systematic and organized work approach
• Familiarity with VHDL and Verilog (advantageous)
• FPGA development experienceVersion control systems (e.g. Git) (advantageous)
• Comfortable working in a Windows environment
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Expectations

The nature of this role may evolve over time, and responsibilities may be reviewed in line with project needs. You will be expected to carry out your duties with diligence, responsibility, and professionalism, consistently aligning with the goals of delivering high‑quality engineering services to clients.