Leading R&D firm requires senior electronic engineer. Establish an electronic, control system and computer science R&D capability in the business.
What the person must be able to do:
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 a R&D department. Experience in mechatronic design and industrial automation would also be highly advantageous for this role. Management experience will be advantageous.
- Electronic hardware design (analog and digital)
- Software development in C, Matlab, Assembler or equivalent
- Control system design and modelling
- Experience in using Model Driven Development
- Product Innovation
- Technical Innovation and coming up with unique design solutions
- Full product Research and Development
- Project Management of development projects from concept phase through to production and implementation in the field
- Project Documentation eg. Development Process Plans, Engineering Reports, Software and circuit diagrams
Key Job Deliverables:
- 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 organisation
Background work experience
- 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 organisation that designs, develops, manufactures and supports high tech products
- ECSA Professional Registration strongly advantageous
- Adv: 2+ years R&D Engineering Management experience
Type of Person
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
Personality Profile:
- Moderate Driver (Big Picture Thinking, Drive and Perseverance)
- Moderate to High Analytical (Analysis, Technical Problem Solving, Technical Calculations)
- Moderate Expressive (For Innovation and Collaboration)
Benefits of this Role:
- Cutting edge R&D and Manufacturing firm (The place you want to work)
- Opportunity to work in a cutting edge environment
- Technical challenge and growth
- New project challenges to overcome
- Personal growth
Reports to: Head Engineering
Location: Alberton
Salary: R480K to R600K per annum negotiable. Dependent on experience. More senior candidates can also apply.
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: 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.)
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