Electronic Hardware Engineer

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable depending on experience

SUMMARY:
My client, a leader in advanced electronic design and sensor technology, is seeking an experienced Embedded Electronics Engineer to join their engineering team in Boland, Paarl. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in electronics, a BEng in Electronic Engineering, and at least five years of relevant industry experience.

POSITION INFO:

Overview:
In this role, you will contribute to the testing and characterization of integrated circuits (ICs), including microcontrollers, analog sensors, and high-power LED drivers. You’ll be expected to interpret complex analog and digital schematics to develop supporting hardware and embedded firmware solutions. The work environment demands a detail-oriented, hands-on engineer with a strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop test systems for a variety of microcontrollers and ASICs, including:

Capacitive, magnetic, and light sensors
High-power LED drivers

Design and implement accurate and efficient test solutions
Support product development and troubleshooting activities as needed
Provide technical support for existing and new product lines
Perform additional duties as required, in alignment with the objectives of the company and its clients

Required Skills & Experience:

BEng in Electronic Engineering (mandatory)
Minimum 5 years’ industry experience in embedded systems and electronics
Strong experience with embedded microprocessor development (e.g. Microchip PIC, STM8, STM32)
Proficiency in PCB design and analog circuit design
Programming experience in C and C++; scripting in Python
Experience with analog simulation tools (SPICE-based)
Knowledge of integrated circuits and electronics fundamentals
Systematic and organized work approach
Familiarity with VHDL and Verilog (advantageous)
FPGA development experience
Version control systems (e.g. Git) (advantageous)
Comfortable working in a Windows environment
Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Expectations:
The nature of this role may evolve over time, and responsibilities may be reviewed in line with project needs. You will be expected to carry out your duties with diligence, responsibility, and professionalism, consistently aligning with the goals of delivering high-quality engineering services to clients.

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