Electronics Design Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Learning & development

Collaborative team

Diverse applications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer in Nelspruit to drive hardware development from concept to production. You will design analog and digital circuits, generate schematics and PCB layouts, and build prototypes for testing.

The role involves troubleshooting, BOM creation, and collaboration with firmware and mechanical teams to deliver integrated electronic solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years' hardware design experience.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and digital circuits.
• Create schematics, BOMs, and PCB layouts.
• Develop test plans for prototypes and production units.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams for integrated solutions.
• Stay current with emerging electronic technologies.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Analog & digital design

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Electronics Design Engineer to join their team in Nelspruit . This role is central to the development of innovative electronic products and systems, from conceptualization through to production. You will be involved in all stages of the design lifecycle, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and testing. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative engineer to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and digital electronic circuits and systems.
• Create detailed schematics, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and production units.
• Troubleshoot electronic hardware issues and identify root causes for defects.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers and mechanical designers to ensure integrated product solutions.
• Stay current with emerging electronic technologies and components.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electronic hardware design.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle).
• Strong understanding of component selection, signal integrity, and power management.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative product development.
• Support for continuous learning and skill development.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.
• Potential for career growth within the company.
• Exposure to diverse electronic applications and technologies.