Our client, an electronics company based in Pinetown, seeks a Senior Hardware Development Engineer to develop RFID-based products.
Requirements:
- Matric
- BTech OR Degree in Electronics Engineering (majoring in Analogue or Digital Design)
- Minimum 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 and CST Studio
- Proficient in mixed mode design
- Proficient in the development, manufacturing, and 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 and provide solutions with minimal direction
- Programming languages (Python/C/ C++) would be an advantage
- The role requires extensive analogue and digital hardware development
- A background in Microchip and ARM based systems would be an advantage
- Ability to effectively communicate in the English language verbally and in writing
- Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.
- A valid passport
Responsibilities:
- As member of the electronic design team, 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 such as: BTSmart (BLE), UHF/HF and LF RFID technology; Circuit/PCB design
- Co-develop and enforce hardware development standards
- Develop and document hardware architecture and interfaces
- Development and execution of comprehensive test plans for design validation
- Formal report writing
- Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to get things done
- Work together with team leaders to plan and execute projects, ensure that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and 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 and test/development duties assigned
- Produce design documentation such as Bill of Materials, assemblies, and fabrication drawings
- Travel and fieldwork (including international travel) may be required
Salary: R50 000.00 – R70 000.00 TCTC per month
Please email CVs to Shona: shona@rmsstaffing.co.za
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.