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An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Firmware Engineering Manager
Location: Durban, South Africa
Job ID: 41306

Profile Summary:

As firmware engineering manager, you will be leading the software/firmware teams in the development of access control logic devices. You will interact with engineering teams, product/program management teams, and stakeholders to design, develop, and release production software/firmware.

HID is an Innovative High-Tech Security Company!

At HID you will work as part of a team to deliver high quality features and products to our customers. You will be involved in secure software development and have input on how best to achieve our goals.

At HID, as part of the Physical Access Control Systems business unit we produce cutting-edge security products. The PACS business is highly visible and one of our most significant portfolios within HID Global. The PACS products include smart cards, mobile access and identifications, software, services, and controllers for physical access control.

You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is the development of the Biometrics product line. You will be working in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely,workproductivelyandtravelfreely. We are a high-tech software company headquarters in Austin,TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees.

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Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions.This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and lead the software/firmware engineering team
• Mentoring younger engineers
• Review product specifications and designs
• Involved in design and code reviews
• Promotes secure software development lifecycle (SSDL)
• Participate and contribute in planning events, workshops, and system demonstrations
• Drive and support continuous improvement and other agile practices
• Interface with partners/customers to understand their needs and requirements
• Interface with manufacturers on issues relating to manufacturing, testing, and production
• Work closely with other engineering and quality teams

Education and/or Experience

• Must possess a degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a minimum of 3+ years engineering experience, preferably engineering in electronics industry with experience managing a team.
• Experience managing remote individuals that may be located in different timezones and/or countries
• Embedded development experience, with a focus on ARM Linux operating systems
• Programming experience in C/C++, C#, Rust
• Web development (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful, JSON, XML, MQTT)
• Experience developing and deploying applications under Linux and Windows
• Experience with TCP/IP networking, transport layer protocols including TCP and UDP, and application layer protocols including HTTPS
• Experience with Agile methodologies. Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) desired
• Experience with Jira highly desired
• Good knowledge of version control strategies (git flow, git trunk)
• Experience with secure coding practices as well as cyber security
• Understanding on how to make code maintainable
• Knowledge of digital certificates
• Experience with project management

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employees work primarily in an office environment, within a well-ventilated area, and is exposed to moderate noise levels.

Work Requirements

• Travel and fieldwork including international travel may be required, therefore employees must possess or can acquire valid travel authorization.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes.If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation : You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Firmware Engineering Manager

Location: Durban, South Africa

Job ID: 41306

As firmware engineering manager, you will lead the software/firmware teams in developing access control logic devices. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product/program management, and stakeholders to design, develop, and release production software/firmware.

HID is an innovative high-tech security company. We deliver high-quality features and products, focusing on secure software development. Our Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) include smart cards, mobile access, identifications, software, services, and controllers for physical access control.

Join as a firmware engineer working in a Scaled Agile environment, primarily developing the Biometrics product line in an embedded Linux environment, implementing secure and performant applications.

• Manage and lead the software/firmware engineering team
• Mentor junior engineers
• Review product specifications and designs
• Conduct design and code reviews
• Promote secure software development lifecycle (SSDL)
• Participate in planning events, workshops, and system demonstrations
• Drive continuous improvement and agile practices
• Interface with partners/customers to understand their needs
• Coordinate with manufacturing on issues related to production
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams

• Degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 3+ years engineering experience, with team management
• Experience managing remote teams across time zones
• Embedded development experience with ARM Linux
• Programming in C/C++, C#, Rust
• Web development skills (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST, JSON, XML, MQTT)
• Experience with Linux and Windows applications
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTPS, and network protocols
• Experience with Agile and SAFe methodologies
• Familiarity with Jira and version control (git)
• Secure coding practices and cybersecurity knowledge
• Understanding of digital certificates and project management

• Office environment with reasonable accommodations for disabilities
• Travel, including international, may be required

• Empowerment through global teamwork and flexible work environments
• Opportunity to drive innovation and change
• Work in a results-oriented, inclusive culture

HID is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join us to help create trusted identities and secure spaces worldwide. Be part of a global leader with opportunities for growth and development.

Location: Durban, South Africa

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Planner to join their team in Durban. The Engineering Planner will be responsible for coordinating and planning activities related to engineering projects, ensuring that all resources are effectively utilized and deadlines are met.

1. Ensure that all compliance requirements are captured and scheduled on the Sage EAM (Enterprise Asset Management System).
2. Improve the ratio of planned to unplanned work.
3. Improve maintenance personnel utilization.
4. Close all maintenance job cards and ensure that the feedback is accurate and in the correct format.
5. Arrange resources (spares, materials, hired labour etc.) for maintenance tasks.
6. Technical discussions with suppliers regarding spares.
7. Co-ordination of shutdown planning in conjunction with the maintenance manager.
8. Issues job cards to artisans.
9. Follows up with suppliers on deliveries.
10. Set up and maintenance of maintenance store and controls stock.

• A Qualified Artisan (Preferably a Millwright).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing industry.
• Computer Skills: MS Office, Sage, and EAM System.
• Proven experience in project planning and coordination.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls, Kayla Pelser, or Miné Roux at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Job purpose:

To lead all Manufacturing engineering, encompassing capital and process development projects, providing superior technical knowledge. Responsible for installation, maintenance and improvement of production lines, managing contractors and ensuring safety requirements are adhered to. Implement and manage continuous improvement principles and recommending changes in work practices and processes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Designs, implements and refines product development, testing and manufacturing process
Manages the engineering team and assigns tasks
Leads in the development of new products, solutions and processes
Oversees project logistics and resource allocation
Strives to improve efficiency and sustainability pf processes and product designs and to reduce waste
Secures the resources needed including researching and proposing capital investments
Creates and oversees project budgets and engages in cost management strategies.
Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance requirements
Collaborates with other internal teams and forges and maintains relationships with suppliers
Drives continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle time, process improvement, machine availability through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of of existing processes and remove waste
Develops and maintains project plans and budgets to ensure delivery of milestones to agreed cost targets and timescales
Ensure KPI’s are met

TECHNICAL PRE-REQUISITE

Expert level knowledge of sector technology and processes
Project Management Skills
Health and Safety and quality and environmental standards
Experience of new product introduction, rework design changes and upgrades through to production
Data Analytic skills and experience
Proficiency to present and display complex information to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects, simultaneously
Experience with computer aided design platforms
Knowledge of the automotive / manufacturing industry
Basic business and financial acumen with exposure to budgeting
People management and understanding
Safety first, LEAN and process mindset
Sound systems knowledge, including sound knowledge of the full MS Office suite
Knowledge of spot and arc (assembly) Welding
knowledge of press and weld automotive robotics / Die Maintenance
Understanding manufacturing processes, engineering and technical information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Matric
A relevant Engineering Tertiary Qualification

EXPERIENCE
8 - 10 years’ engineering experience in an automotive environment including 3 to 5 years in similar role / level Press, weld experience would be an advantage

• A GCC with a BEng Electrical or Mechanical, with FMCG experience, is essential. Please do not send your CV if you do not have this experience.
  
• 8 years trade experience, of which least 5 years was in a supervisory category.
• Experience with leading and supervising teams (25 to 30+ headcount).
• FMCG manufacturing experience is essential.
• Manage, with a dedicated focus, the day-to-day maintenance operations in area of responsibility with you teams of Foreman and Artisans.
• The role also includes project planning - Prioritizing, scheduling and allocating tasks to different disciplines of the engineering department, with the assistance of the Planner and Plant Engineer; as well as project cost control Control approved budgets and subcategories.
• Manage outside contractors to insure the integrity of the engineering team and carry out corrective action if and when required.
• Provide input into CAPEX documentation, taking into