An opportunity exists for a Hardware Development Engineer in a multi-cultural environment in Pinetown. Limited international travel may be required. Fluent English (speaking + writing) is a must.

Responsibilities:

• you will be a critical part of the team developing RFID based products
• developing analogue / digital systems, including simulations, layout analysis, component selection, design for testability, + liaison to move to volume manufacture

Duties:

• be involved in the complete product development cycle, from the initial stages of the design to production transfer
• working with cutting edge RFID / mobile access technologies: BTSmart (BLE), UHF / HF + LF RFID technology; Circuit / PCB design
• co-develop + enforce hardware development standards
• develop + document hardware architecture + interfaces
• development & execution of comprehensive test plans for design validation
• formal report writing
• work together with team leads to plan + execute projects, ensure that teams have appropriate product + technical specifications, direction, + resources to deliver products effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that projects remain on target to meet deadlines
• participate in general laboratory + test/development duties assigned
• produce design documentation such as Bill Of Materials, assemblies, + fabrication drawings

Characteristics:

• ability to work with technical + non-technical stakeholders to get things done
• ability to effectively communicate in the English language verbally + in writing
• ability to read + interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc

Desired Skills & Experience:

• extensive analogue & digital hardware development
• debug experience
• a background in Microchip & ARM based systems is an advantage
• minimum of 5 years of demonstrated electronic design engineering experience
• proficient with RF CAD tools
• proficient with PCB design tools such as Altium / Orcad
• proficient with simulation packages such as PSpice + CST Studio
• proficient in mixed mode design
• proficient in the development, manufacturing & test processes for complex multi-layer PCB assemblies
• proficient in the use of common electronic equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, spectrum analysers, network analysers
• demonstrated ability to identify problems & to provide solutions with minimal direction
• programming languages (Python / C / C++) a plus

Please send CVs to Gillian.

Kindly note only short-listed Candidates can be contacted.

If your submission is not acknowledged within two weeks, please consider it unsuccessful + keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

Ref: DUR000316/PS