Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer — Innovate & Lead R&D

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern office facilities

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to lead hardware design from concept to production, developing analog and digital circuits, guiding PCB layouts, and validating hardware in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of hands-on hardware experience, and proficiency with Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro; strong knowledge of RF, embedded systems, and interfaces such as SPI, I2C,

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in electrical hardware design and development.
• Proven experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs, and embedded systems.
• Proficiency in analog circuit design, including power management, signal conditioning, and amplification.
• Experience with RF design, high-speed digital interfaces, and signal integrity analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience within the electronics manufacturing or product development sector in Randburg is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex analog and digital electronic circuits and systems.
• Create detailed schematic diagrams and specify electronic components.
• Oversee and guide PCB layout design, ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability.
• Develop and execute hardware testing and validation plans, including functional testing, performance testing, and reliability testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues at the component, board, and system level.
• Collaborate closely with firmware engineers, software developers, and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless product integration.
• Select appropriate test equipment and measurement tools for hardware characterization.
• Document designs, test procedures, and results comprehensively.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in electronic components, circuit design techniques, and industry trends.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of hardware design processes and methodologies.
• Mentor junior hardware engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Analog & Digital Circuit Design

PCB Layout

Embedded Systems

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

DSPs

Signal Integrity

Power Management

RF Design

Schematic Capture

Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to lead hardware design from concept to production, developing analog and digital circuits, guiding PCB layouts, and validating hardware in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of hands-on hardware experience, and proficiency with Altium Designer or Cadence Allegro; strong knowledge of RF, embedded systems, and interfaces such as SPI, I2C,