Senior Electronic Engineer (R&D)

Full Job Description

Leading R&D firm requires senior electronic engineer

Establish an electronic, control system and computer science R&D capability in the business.

This role is in the electronics R&D and manufacturing sector. The person must be able to execute all job tasks in a cutting-edge technology environment. The ideal candidate will be a senior electrical or electronic engineer with sufficient experience in electronic engineering, control systems, software development, and computer science to be able to establish an R&D department. Experience in mechatronic design and industrial automation would also be highly advantageous for this role. Management experience will be advantageous.

1. Electronic hardware design (analog and digital)
2. Software development in C, Matlab, Assembler or equivalent
3. Control system design and modelling
4. Experience in using Model Driven Development
5. Product Innovation
6. Technical Innovation and coming up with unique design solutions
7. Full product Research and Development
8. Project Management of development projects from concept phase through to production and implementation in the field
9. Project Documentation e.g. Development Process Plans, Engineering Reports, Software and circuit diagrams

• Establishment of electronic, control system and computer science R&D capability in the business
• Innovative designs and solutions
• Engineering project completion on time with high quality standards
• Establishment of Design best practices in the organization

3+ years experience in electronic design and development (Preference 5+ years). Extensive exposure to Electronic hardware design (analog and digital), Software development, Control system design and modelling, and R&D project management. BSc/BTech in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. 3+ years’ experience working in an organization that designs, develops, manufactures and supports high tech products. ECSA Professional Registration strongly advantageous. Adv: 2+ years R&D Engineering Management experience.

Qualify In: Action orientated, Analytical thinker, Innovator, Tenacious – Follows-through to completion, Strong technical problem solver, Capable of understanding both the big picture and the details, Team player and collaborator, Quality orientated person… even a perfectionist, Desire to learn and grow every day, Strong project management and facilitation skills
Qualify Out: Abrasive, Emotionally cold, Fuzzy thinking, “In the Box” Thinker, Impatient, Wants to be spoon fed, Lethargic, Confined to Analysis-Paralysis, Does not enjoy reading technical documentation

Moderate Driver (Big Picture Thinking, Drive and Perseverance), Moderate to High Analytical (Analysis, Technical Problem Solving, Technical Calculations), Moderate Expressive (For Innovation and Collaboration)

Cutting edge R&D and Manufacturing firm. Opportunity to work in a cutting edge environment. Technical challenge and growth. New project challenges to overcome. Personal growth

Head Engineering

Alberton

R480K to R600K per annum negotiable. Dependent on experience. More senior candidates can also apply.

Permanent

ASAP

DT 100

Jobs like this don’t come around that often, so make sure you apply now. Call Dave Lucas at 011 655 7391. Email: j100 @ dawningtruth.co.za (Please email your CV before calling us.)

(Referral Program: If you refer a suitably qualified candidate for this role, and they get placed through us, we will give you either a Samsung Galaxy or a Laptop)