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Senior Hardware Design Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
16 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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. Youll 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
- Bachelors 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 drivers licence and own reliable transport
Benefits
Competitive market-related remuneration package. |
Required Skills:
Bachelors 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.
