Senior Hardware Design Engineer - IoT, End-to-End Ownership

Helderberg Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel is seeking an experienced engineer to own the hardware portfolio end-to-end, from concept through production and lifecycle support. You will drive reliable, cost-effective, manufacturable designs aligned with regulatory requirements and product goals.

The role requires a strong background in electronic engineering, digital design, IoT, and technical leadership to deliver robust hardware solutions and support large-scale deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Four-year engineering degree in Electronic or Mechatronic engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in embedded hardware design; IoT product experience is a plus.
• Strong background in electronics, digital design, IoT, ICT, and hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hardware development from concept to prototype.
• Ensure designs meet safety, EMC/EMI, RF, ISO9001 standards and quality controls.
• Oversee qualification, certification, and integration with backend solutions.
• Own lifecycle from prototyping to production and field support.

Skills

Embedded hardware

IoT development

Digital design

Hardware design

Debugging

Risk assessment

Project management

Leadership

CAD tools

Procurement

Education

BEng/BScEng in Electronic/Mechatronic

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Helderberg Personnel is seeking an experienced engineer to own the hardware portfolio end-to-end, from concept through production and lifecycle support. You will drive reliable, cost-effective, manufacturable designs aligned with regulatory requirements and product goals.

The role requires a strong background in electronic engineering, digital design, IoT, and technical leadership to deliver robust hardware solutions and support large-scale deployments.