Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to own the hardware lifecycle for complex embedded systems in Centurion, Gauteng. You’ll drive conceptualization, schematic design, PCB layout supervision, prototyping, and validation, ensuring signal integrity and power integrity.

Required: Master's in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years in hardware design, and hands-on use of Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro; will collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical hardware design and development.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex analog and digital electronic circuits for new product development.
• Create and manage schematics using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Oversee PCB layout design, ensuring signal and power integrity requirements are met.
• Develop hardware testing and validation plans for prototypes and production units.
• Perform root cause analysis for hardware failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers on hardware/software integration and bring-up.
• Prepare technical documentation including design specifications and test reports.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers and contribute to the team's growth.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Hybrid work mindset

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent technology solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to join their innovative team in Centurion, Gauteng . This hybrid role involves the design, development, and testing of complex electronic hardware for cutting-edge products. You will be responsible for the entire hardware lifecycle, from conceptualization and schematic design to PCB layout supervision, prototyping, and validation. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on advanced embedded systems, signal integrity, power management, and high-speed digital design. The ideal candidate will possess a strong theoretical foundation in electrical engineering and practical experience in bringing hardware products to market. You will collaborate closely with firmware engineers, mechanical engineers, and system architects to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the final product. We are seeking a passionate engineer who is driven by innovation and committed to delivering high-quality, reliable hardware solutions. This role is vital for driving technological advancements within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex analog and digital electronic circuits for new product development.
• Create and manage schematics using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Oversee PCB layout design, ensuring adherence to design rules, signal integrity, and power integrity requirements.
• Develop and execute hardware testing and validation plans for prototypes and production units.
• Perform root cause analysis for hardware failures and implement corrective actions.
• Specify electronic components and manage component selection for cost optimization and availability.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers on hardware/software integration and bring-up.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and manufacturing documentation.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies and design methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical hardware design and development.
• Proven experience in schematic capture and PCB layout supervision using tools like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar.
• Strong understanding of mixed-signal design, power electronics, microcontrollers/microprocessors, and high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR).
• Experience with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Proficiency in firmware debugging and hardware bring-up is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, suitable for a hybrid work environment in Centurion, Gauteng .
• Experience with EMC/EMI testing and mitigation techniques is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, including performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits such as medical aid, provident fund, and life insurance.
• Opportunities for advanced technical training.
• Attending industry conferences.
• Pursuing professional certifications are provided.
• You will be part of a stimulating and innovative work environment that values creativity and technical excellence.
• The hybrid work model offers flexibility, allowing for a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration in Centurion, Gauteng .
• Generous paid time off and support for work-life balance are standard.