Senior Technician PCB Designer

HENSOLDT; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Technician – PCB Designer to develop and optimize PCB designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of PCB design experience, strong proficiency in PCB design tools, and awareness of IPC standards. This role will involve collaboration across engineering functions and support for manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for career growth

Commitment to equal employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in professional PCB design; ideally 4 years.
• Experience with multi-layer PCB, RF design, and DFM/DFA principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCB designs from initial schematic to final layout.
• Interpret electronic schematics and implement effective layouts.
• Design RF and multi-layer boards considering signal integrity.
• Create PCB layouts that integrate with mechanical designs.
• Maintain accurate documentation including BOMs and fabrication drawings.

Skills

PCB design tools proficiency

IPC standards knowledge

Impedance control knowledge

Signal integrity understanding

Thermal management understanding

Education

T3/N6/S4 Diploma in Electronic Engineering

B-Tech or Advanced Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Senior Technician – PCB Designer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimising printed circuit board (PCB) designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting the integration of mechanical and manufacturing processes. This role plays a key part in driving quality, reliability, and innovation across our electronic product designs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum T3/N6/S4 Diploma in Electronic Engineering.
• Preferably a B-Tech or Advanced Diploma in Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in professional PCB design; preferably 4 years.
• Experience with multi‑layer PCB, Radio Frequency (RF) design, and design‑for‑manufacture (DFM/DFA) principles.

Key Technical Skills

• Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC) standards and PCB manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of impedance control, signal integrity, and thermal management.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics and 3D mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with fabrication tolerances, materials selection, and assembly guidelines.
• Excellent documentation, revision control, and version management practices.

Key Responsibilities

PCB Design and Layout

Develop PCB designs from initial schematic capture to final layout, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements.

Interpret electronic schematics and implement effective layouts using PCB design tools.

Apply IPC and industry standards to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance.

Design RF and multi‑layer boards with consideration for signal integrity and thermal management.

Mechanical and Manufacturing Integration

Interpret 3D mechanical drawings to ensure PCB fit within enclosures.

Create PCB layouts that integrate seamlessly with mechanical design requirements.

Collaborate with engineers for DFA/DFM compliance.

Liaise with production teams to verify manufacturability and assembly compliance.

Design Reviews and Documentation

Arrange and host internal design reviews for PCB layouts.

Maintain accurate documentation including schematics, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and fabrication drawings.

Ensure all PCB design data is properly archived and version‑controlled.

Supplier and Production Liaison

Liaise with PCB manufacturers to define and communicate fabrication specifications.

Support procurement by following up on production orders and delivery schedules.

Provide technical feedback and guidance on fabrication tolerances and finishing processes.

Continuous Improvement Support

Identify opportunities for design optimisation in performance, cost, and manufacturability.

Stay updated with advancements in PCB design tools, technologies, and standards.

Mentor and support junior technicians in PCB design practices and tool usage.

What We Offer

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline

24 November 2025

How to Apply

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers Page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.