Principal Electronic Engineer

Epiroc Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in mining and construction solutions is seeking a Principal Electronic Engineer in Centurion. You will lead the engineering team, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality electronic solutions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in electronic engineering and excels in system-level design and team management. Join a vibrant team committed to sustainable mining and construction practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electronic engineering with a focus on system-level design and development.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering successful projects.
• Expertise in electronic system design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and embedded solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced electronic systems and embedded applications.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering innovation and excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Electronic system design

Testing and debugging

System-level design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Job description

Principal Electronic Engineer

Functional area: Research & Development

Onsite or Remote: Onsite

Primary Skills:

Country/Region: ZA

City: Centurion

Location: Centurion, GT, ZA, 157

Company name: Epiroc Digital Safety Solutions South Af

Date of posting: Sep 30, 2025

Overview

Mission of the Role: It all starts with people. People like you. Join us as a Principal Electronic Engineer. You will play a key role in leading the engineering team, driving innovation, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering high-quality electronic solutions. This role involves overseeing complex projects, mentoring team members, and collaborating across departments to achieve organisational goals.

Your Mission

• Design and implement advanced electronic systems and embedded applications.
• Define and address system requirements, including interfaces, power, and noise.
• Provide technical leadership in testing, verification, and safety analysis to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, firmware, and software.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, architecture and methodologies.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering innovation and excellence.
• Represent engineering in client meetings, technical reviews, and project planning.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Break down project requirements into actionable engineering tasks.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electronic engineering with a focus on system-level design and development.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering successful projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in electronic system design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and embedded solutions.
• Proficiency in testing, debugging, and compliance verification (e.g., EMC, environmental, safety).

Date of posting: Sep 30, 2025 • Closing Date: 14 October 2025

Why Epiroc?

By joining our team, you’ll make a big difference in the energy transition. At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn’t just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com