Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer for their Randburg R&D team. You will design, develop, test high‑performance hardware, and work across the full hardware lifecycle including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and production support.

The role requires 7+ years in hardware design, strong analog/digital design skills, familiarity with EDA tools, and collaboration with firmware teams to deliver integrated IoT solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of hardware design experience.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout with EDA tools.
• Strong analog circuit design experience (amps, filters, power supplies).
• Solid digital logic design, MCUs and embedded systems experience.
• Knowledge of signal integrity and high-speed design techniques.
• Experience with testing/measurement equipment (O-scope, logic analyzer).
• Familiarity with wireless tech (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, cellular).
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and digital circuits for new products.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium/OrCAD.
• Select components based on performance, cost and availability.
• Build and test prototypes; perform validation and verification.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Optimize designs for performance, power and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with firmware/software teams for integration.
• Develop hardware test plans and validation procedures.
• Assist in transitioning designs to manufacturing.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital logic design

Power management

Signal integrity

Embedded systems

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Wireless tech (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth)

EDA tools (Altium, OrCAD)

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing tech company specializing in IoT devices and connected solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Design Engineer to join their R&D team in Randburg, Gauteng . This role focuses on the design, development, and testing of high-performance electronic hardware. You will be involved in all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, from schematic capture and PCB layout to prototyping and production support. We are looking for a creative problem-solver with a strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power management, and signal integrity. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative products that are shaping the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex analog and digital electronic circuits for new product development.
• Create schematic diagrams and PCB layouts using industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD).
• Select appropriate electronic components based on performance, cost, and availability requirements.
• Build and test prototypes, performing validation and verification activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Optimize designs for performance, power consumption, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures for hardware validation.
• Assist in the transition of designs to manufacturing, providing support to production teams.
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in hardware design and development.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout using EDA tools.
• Strong understanding of analog circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and power supplies.
• Solid experience with digital logic design, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of signal integrity analysis and high-speed design techniques.
• Experience with testing and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Familiarity with wireless communication technologies (e.g., Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, cellular).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending conferences.
• Dynamic and innovative work culture in Randburg .
• Work on exciting IoT and connected device projects.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.