Senior Electronic Engineer (R&D)

SUMMARY:
This is a senior role in every sense of the word. You must be able to step in and deliver without being trained.

POSITION INFO:

We are recruiting a Senior Electronic Engineer (R&D) to join an established engineering environment focused on the design, development, qualification, and implementation of electronic hardware and embedded software projects. You will take ownership of products from concept through to production, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, company standards, and international regulatory expectations.

This role requires deep technical capability in both electronic hardware and embedded software. You will be expected to lead technically, solve complex problems, and contribute meaningfully from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Development
• Design, develop, integrate, and test electronic hardware and embedded software for new products
• Ensure compliance with internal design processes and international regulatory standards

Design Review and Collaboration
• Lead and participate in design reviews
• Collaborate with internal teams and external technology partners

Production and Manufacturing Support
• Prepare production data packs
• Improve manufacturability of products in development and production
• Define production test parameters
• Support test fixture integration

Debugging and Problem Solving
• Debug and resolve hardware and embedded software issues on new and existing products
• Provide high-level technical troubleshooting support

Certification and Testing
• Develop and execute testing procedures for product certification and production readiness
• Ensure products meet required standards and certifications

Technical Documentation
• Compile detailed technical documentation, specifications, and reports

Stakeholder Support
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders including manufacturing, suppliers, and customers

Non Negotiable Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience
• Proven experience in electronic hardware and embedded software design and development
• Degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (Not a National Diploma)
• Ability to perform at senior level immediately

Professional Experience and Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in embedded C or similar languages
• Experience with RTOS and Zephyr
• Knowledge of RF technologies and IoT product development
• Proficiency in ECAD tools, particularly Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Solid understanding of EMC design, signal integrity, and power integrity
• Experience with ARM and PIC processors
• Basic mechanical design knowledge and 3D prototyping skills
• Advanced debugging and troubleshooting capability

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and solutions-driven
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality
• Proactive and innovative

If you meet the non negotiables and are ready for a true senior R&D role, this role is for you.