Electronics Engineer

Tipp Focus (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics firm in Cape Town seeks an experienced electronic systems developer. The role involves designing circuits, creating PCB layouts using CAD tools, and ensuring firmware functionality. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in electronics development. Excellent problem-solving skills and efficiency in a high-pressure environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years experience in electronics development.
• Experience with firmware and hardware integration.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller programming is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems based on requirements.
• Create circuit schematics and PCB layouts using CAD tools.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues.

Skills

Test and Verification

Firmware Design

Simulation Tools

Programming Languages (eg Python)

Analog and Digital Circuit Design

Electronics

Education

BTech Electrical/Electronic Engineering

BENG Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Responsibilities

Design and develop electronic systems, components and products based on functional and performance requirements.

Create circuit schematics and PCB layouts using CAD tools (e.g. Altium).

Write and test firmware and software for electronic systems, subsystems and components.

Build and test prototypes to verify design functionality and performance.

Select and source electronic components suitable for design requirements, environmental constraints and budget.

Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues during development and production stages.

Work closely with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of electronic subsystems.

Document designs and development processes, including specifications, test procedures, and reports.

Additional Notes

Excellent communication both verbal and written, in English

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Efficiency in a high-pressure environment

Desired Skills

• Test and Verification
• Firmware Design
• Simulation Tools
• Programming Languages (eg Python)
• Analog and Digital Circuit Design
• Electronics

Desired Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree

Qualification

• BTech Electrical/Electronic Engineering +6 years relevant experience
• BENG Electrical/Electronics + 4 years relevant experience

Experience

• Working in an electronics development environment, from concept through to production.
• Working with firmware and hardware integration.
• Experience in using electronic test equipment and hands-on experience with PCB design, testing, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller programming is advantageous.

Knowledge

• Electronics
• Analog and Digital Circuit Design
• PCB Design
• Firmware Design
• Test and Verification
• System Engineering
• Simulation Tools
• Programming Languages (eg Python)