Electronic Engineer Mining Systems

SUMMARY:
A leading technology and engineering organisation operating within the mining and industrial technology sector is seeking an Electronic Engineer to join its multidisciplinary engineering team.
The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, testing and optimisation of electronic and control systems for mining equipment and technology solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electronic Engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of electronics, embedded systems, automation, control systems and mining technology.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and integrate electronic systems for mining applications. Contribute to the development of embedded electronic and control systems. Develop and integrate sensors, controllers, communication interfaces and electronic subsystems. Support the development of machine monitoring, diagnostic and control systems. Participate in system architecture, requirements analysis and technical design activities. Develop and test electronic circuits, embedded systems and control solutions. Assist with hardware and software integration across multidisciplinary systems. Develop, configure and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems where required. Work with industrial communication protocols including CAN, Modbus, RS-485 and other fieldbus technologies . Support the integration of sensors, instrumentation, HMIs, controllers and machine electronics. Develop system models and simulations to evaluate and optimise system performance. Participate in testing, validation, verification and commissioning of electronic systems. Perform fault-finding, root-cause analysis and technical troubleshooting. Produce technical specifications, engineering documentation, test procedures and reports. Support prototype development and proof-of-concept activities. Assist with product development from concept through to implementation and field deployment. Participate in engineering design reviews and multidisciplinary project meetings. Support continuous improvement of existing mining technology and equipment. Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and customer implementation. Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering, mining, safety and quality requirements. Participate in research and development activities involving emerging mining technologies. Mining Technology Applications: The successful engineer may work on technologies including: Mining machinery electronic systems Machine control and automation Collision warning and detection systems Proximity detection Machine monitoring and diagnostics Remote monitoring and telemetry Industrial IoT and connected mining equipment Embedded control systems Sensor systems and instrumentation Battery-electric mining equipment Autonomous and semi-autonomous mining systems Data acquisition and condition monitoring Process and equipment optimisation Minimum Requirements: BEng \/ BSc \/ BTech in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline. Years' relevant engineering experience in electronics, embedded systems, automation, controls or mining technology. Experience with electronic hardware and software development. Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers. Knowledge of control systems and automation. Experience with electronic testing, troubleshooting and system validation. Ability to interpret electronic schematics and technical documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Willingness to travel to mining operations and project sites when required. Advantageous Experience: The following will be highly advantageous: Mining equipment or mining technology experience. PLC programming and automation experience. Siemens STEP 7 \/ TIA Portal or equivalent. Embedded C\/C++ programming. Python. MATLAB \/ Simulink. CAN Bus \/ CANopen \/ SAE J1939. Modbus RTU\/TCP. RS-485 and industrial communications. Sensor integration and instrumentation. HMI\/SCADA systems. PCB design and electronics prototyping. Signal processing. Machine control systems. Functional safety. Collision avoidance \/ proximity detection technology. Gas detection systems. Battery-electric vehicle systems. Experience working with mining equipment or heavy engineering environments. Please send your cv to