Hardware Design Engineer

Anna-Mart le Roux; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Anna-Mart le Roux Stellenbosch is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer with at least 5 years' embedded hardware design and IoT product development experience. The role covers end-to-end ownership from concept through production and lifecycle support, ensuring designs meet reliability, cost, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will draft and maintain specifications, lead schematic/PCB design, qualify components, and ensure ISO9001, EMC/EMI/Safety compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years embedded hardware experience.
• IoT product development experience is advantageous.
• Strong background in digital design, ICT, and RF/EMC knowledge.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware, schematic, and PCB design from concept to prototype.
• Oversee component selection and qualification.
• Ensure designs comply with ISO9001, EMC/EMI and safety standards.
• Collaborate with software and solutions teams to integrate hardware with back-end systems.
• Maintain hardware lifecycle from prototype to production and support.

Skills

Embedded hardware

IoT

Project management

Technical leadership

Stress management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Oscilloscope

Job description

Techno Park, Stellenbosch – My client, a well-established engineering company is seeking to employ a Hardware Design Engineer with at least 5 years' experience in embedded hardware design and IoT product development experience to join their team.

The main purpose of this role is to take end-to-end technical ownership of the electronic hardware product portfolio—from concept through production and lifecycle support—ensuring designs are reliable, cost-effective, manufacturable, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (BEng or BSc(Eng) in Electronic Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience in embedded hardware design. IoT product development experience is advantageous.
• Strong background in Electronic Engineering, Digital Design, IoT, ICT, Hardware Design, Debugging, and Technical Risk Assessment.
• Proficiency In: Test equipment development (Mechanical, Robotics, Software), project management, quality control, and technical leadership (Intermediate to Advanced).
• Self-driven, detail-oriented professional with excellent problem-solving skills, able to manage stress and deadlines effectively while keeping a strong customer focus.

Required Competencies and Expertise

• Core Technical Skills and Levels
• Electronic Engineering, Digital Design, IoT and ICT (Advanced)
• Hardware Design, Debugging and Technical Risk Assessment (Advanced)
• Test Equipment Development (Mechanical, Robotics, Software) (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Analytical and Problem-Solving (Intermediate)
• Quality and Operational Efficiency (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Project Management and Leadership (Intermediate)
• Customer Service and Stress Management (Intermediate)
• Sound knowledge of Electronic engineering, components, embedded processors, CAD tools, procurement, and IoT/RF product integration where applicable.
• Skills: Hardware design, debugging, technical risk assessment, planning, documentation, project coordination, and mentoring.
• Approach: Self-driven, thorough, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to deliver results constructively under pressure.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Product Development and Qualification
  • Draft and maintain User Requirement Specifications, Product Development Specifications, Quality Control and Test Plans, and Engineering Bulletins.
  • Lead hardware, schematic, and PCB design from concept to prototype.
  • Conduct component selection and rigorous component qualification.
  • Ensure all designs comply with international best practices, internal quality standards, applicable safety, EMC, EMI, RF standards, and ISO9001 requirements.
  • Oversee product qualification and certification processes.
  • Collaborate with Product and Solutions Engineers to seamlessly integrate new products into back end software and solutions.
• Production Readiness & Lifecycle Management
  • Own and maintain the end‑to‑end hardware lifecycle—from prototype through production, field support, and continuous design optimization.
  • Develop production test jigs (encompassing test concepts, electronic hardware, firmware, and software components) and provide operational input to mechanical engineers.
  • Maintain production test equipment designs and corresponding engineering documentation.
  • Develop manufacturing procedures and documentation, and support production handovers as well as the training of test and repair technicians.
  • Define and maintain installation, commissioning, operational support, and fault‑resolution procedures.
  • Ensure full operational readiness for large‑scale deployments with utilities and major customers.
  • Maintain comprehensive product technical documentation, including bills of materials (BOM), critical component lists, part qualifications, CAD drawings, and material specifications
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
  • Partner with Finance to manage product costing, margin protection, and lifecycle cost optimization.
  • Coordinate with Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure component availability, effective production planning, and reliable delivery schedules.
  • Provide technical input, solution designs, and risk assessments to support Sales and Commercial teams.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

In return a competitive salary is on offer