Overview
Senior Electronic Engineer/R&D Jobs in Alberton, South Africa at Dawning Truth
Position: Senior Electronic Engineer (R&D)
Location: Alberton
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. .
Type:
Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: DT 100
Title: Senior Electronic Engineer/R&D
Company: Dawning Truth
Location: Alberton, South Africa
Category: Engineering (Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists)
