The Role
Leads end-to-end electronic hardware and embedded software product development from concept through production. Responsibilities include circuit and PCB design, integration, testing, design reviews, production documentation, qualification, certification, troubleshooting, and technical support. The engineer collaborates with R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external partners while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is looking for an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to join a growing Research & Development team,
leading the design and development of innovative electronic hardware and
embedded software products. You’ll drive projects from concept through to
production, ensuring designs meet customer specifications, quality standards
and regulatory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead end-to-end research, design,
integration, and testing of new electronic hardware and embedded software
solutions, meeting international standards and regulatory requirements.
- Carry out hands-on hardware engineering in the laboratory, including prototype build, bring-up, measurement and debugging.
- Lead end-to-end research, design, integration and testing of new electronic hardware and embedded software solutions, meeting international standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain) and external partners to resolve design challenges.
- Prepare production data packs (drawings, BOMs, specifications) and support the transition of new designs into manufacturing.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate performance, safety and reliability, and drive products through qualification and certification.
- Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues, providing technical support across prototypes and existing products.
- Maintain clear technical documentation and act as a technical resource for Sales, Customer Support and Procurement.
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies, mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide hardware engineering design and support to the manufacturing facility, including all test jig design and development.
- Provide engineering support for automotive installations and proof of concept designs, including vehicle installations and visits to fitment centres.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering; a postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
- 5+ years’ experience in electronic hardware and embedded software design, with a track record of taking products from concept to production.
- Background in a product development / R&D environment – electronics, automotive, IoT or similar high-tech industries.
- Strong ECAD/PCB design skills (Altium or similar) and embedded programming expertise (C/C++) for microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of microcontroller architectures (ARM Cortex, PIC, etc.) and regulatory/industry standards (EMC/EMI, ISO quality).
- Hands-on lab experience (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers) for testing and debugging.
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport
Benefits
Competitive, market-related remuneration package.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware and embedded software design
- Experience taking products from concept through production
- Product development or R&D experience in electronics, automotive, IoT, or similar high-tech industries
- Strong ECAD and PCB design skills using Altium or similar tools
- Embedded programming expertise in C or C++ for microcontrollers
- Knowledge of microcontroller architectures such as ARM Cortex or PIC
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI and ISO quality standards
- Hands-on laboratory testing and debugging experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
- Postgraduate qualification
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The Company
What We Do
Lumenii is a South African talent-management company providing psychometric assessment and consulting solutions for talent acquisition, employee development, succession planning, and broader workforce management. It combines science, psychology, and technology to help organisations make better hiring and people decisions, improve performance, measure talent accurately, manage their workforce with precision, and translate assessment outcomes into positive organisational impact for sustained growth.
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