Hardware Design Engineer

Techno Park, Stellenbosch – My client, a well-established engineering company is seeking to employ a Hardware Design Engineer with at least 5 years' experience in embedded hardware design and IoT product development experience to join their team.

The main purpose of this role is to take end-to-end technical ownership of the electronic hardware product portfolio—from concept through production and lifecycle support—ensuring designs are reliable, cost-effective, manufacturable, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (BEng or BSc(Eng) in Electronic Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering. • Minimum 5 years experience in embedded hardware design. IoT product development experience is advantageous. • Strong background in Electronic Engineering, Digital Design, IoT, ICT, Hardware Design, Debugging, and Technical Risk Assessment. • Proficiency In: Test equipment development (Mechanical, Robotics, Software), project management, quality control, and technical leadership (Intermediate to Advanced). • Self-driven, detail-oriented professional with excellent problem-solving skills, able to manage stress and deadlines effectively while keeping a strong customer focus. Required Competencies and Expertise

• Core Technical Skills and Levels • Electronic Engineering, Digital Design, IoT and ICT (Advanced) • Hardware Design, Debugging and Technical Risk Assessment (Advanced) • Test Equipment Development (Mechanical, Robotics, Software) (Intermediate to Advanced) • Analytical and Problem-Solving (Intermediate) • Quality and Operational Efficiency (Intermediate to Advanced) • Project Management and Leadership (Intermediate) • Customer Service and Stress Management (Intermediate) • Sound knowledge of Electronic engineering, components, embedded processors, CAD tools, procurement, and IoT/RF product integration where applicable. • Skills: Hardware design, debugging, technical risk assessment, planning, documentation, project coordination, and mentoring. • Approach: Self-driven, thorough, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to deliver results constructively under pressure. Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Product Development and Qualification
• Draft and maintain User Requirement Specifications, Product Development Specifications, Quality Control and Test Plans, and Engineering Bulletins.
• Lead hardware, schematic, and PCB design from concept to prototype.
• Conduct component selection and rigorous component qualification.
• Ensure all designs comply with international best practices, internal quality standards, applicable safety, EMC, EMI, RF standards, and ISO9001 requirements.
• Oversee product qualification and certification processes.
• Collaborate with Product and Solutions Engineers to seamlessly integrate new products into back end software and solutions.

• Production Readiness & Lifecycle Management
• Own and maintain the end-to-end hardware lifecycle—from prototype through production, field support, and continuous design optimization.
• Develop production test jigs (encompassing test concepts, electronic hardware, firmware, and software components) and provide operational input to mechanical engineers.
• Maintain production test equipment designs and corresponding engineering documentation.
• Develop manufacturing procedures and documentation, and support production handovers as well as the training of test and repair technicians.
• Define and maintain installation, commissioning, operational support, and fault-resolution procedures.
• Ensure full operational readiness for large-scale deployments with utilities and major customers.
• Maintain comprehensive product technical documentation, including bills of materials (BOM), critical component lists, part qualifications, CAD drawings, and material specifications

• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Partner with Finance to manage product costing, margin protection, and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure component availability, effective production planning, and reliable delivery schedules.
• Provide technical input, solution designs, and risk assessments to support Sales and Commercial teams.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

In return a competitive salary is on offer