Electronic Engineer

Industry: Mining | Drilling | Engineering | Heavy Industrial Equipment

Location: Site-Based, South Africa

The Opportunity

An established organisation within the mining and engineering sector is seeking a suitably qualified Electronic Engineer to join its technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electronic Engineer with a passion for technology, electronic systems, automation and equipment development to gain practical engineering exposure within a specialised mining and drilling environment.

The successful candidate will provide technical engineering support relating to electronic systems, control systems, instrumentation and equipment functionality, ensuring optimal performance, reliability and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring regular interaction with operational and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, integration and improvement of electronic systems and components used in mining and drilling equipment.
• Install, test, commission and maintain electronic systems, control equipment and instrumentation.
• Conduct electronic fault-finding, diagnostics, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Identify and resolve electronic and control system failures to minimise equipment downtime.
• Assist with the development, testing and implementation of automation and control solutions.
• Work with PLCs, sensors, controllers, monitoring systems and electronic interfaces.
• Interpret and work with electronic circuit diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Conduct system performance testing, validation and verification.
• Provide technical support to site personnel, maintenance teams and equipment operators.
• Assist with equipment modifications, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, functionality and efficiency.
• Compile technical reports, maintenance records, test results and engineering documentation.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with applicable safety standards, technical specifications and operational procedures.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering, maintenance and operational teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• National Diploma / BEng / BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• BTech / Advanced Diploma in Electronic Engineering will also be considered.
• A qualification in Electrical, Mechatronic or Control Systems Engineering may be considered where supported by relevant electronic engineering experience.
• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer will be advantageous.

Experience & Technical Requirements

• Approximately 3–5 years' relevant electronic engineering experience.
• Exposure to electronic systems, control systems, instrumentation or industrial automation.
• Experience in troubleshooting, testing and fault-finding electronic equipment and systems.
• Understanding of electronic circuits, sensors, controllers and signal processing.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics, circuit diagrams and technical drawings.
• Exposure to PLCs, embedded systems, microcontrollers and industrial control systems.
• Understanding of equipment monitoring, communication interfaces and data acquisition systems.
• Experience in mining, drilling, manufacturing, heavy engineering or industrial equipment environments will be advantageous.
• Exposure to equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance and technical support will be beneficial.

Advantageous Technical Skills

Candidates with exposure to any of the following will have an added advantage:

• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Siemens PLCs, TIA Portal or equivalent platforms.
• Embedded C / C++ programming.
• Microcontrollers and electronic hardware development.
• HMI and SCADA systems.
• Industrial communication protocols, including CAN Bus, Modbus and RS485.
• Instrumentation, sensors and monitoring systems.
• Electronic circuit design and PCB development.
• Automation, machine control and equipment diagnostics.
• MATLAB / Simulink or Python.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and technical reporting skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Strong commitment to safety and engineering standards.

Working Environment

• Site-based position within a mining and drilling equipment environment.
• Must be comfortable working in an operational, industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel to operational sites when required.
• Ability to work under operational pressures and meet technical deadlines.
• Medical fitness for site access and operational requirements will be essential.

Market Related

If you are an Electronic Engineer looking to develop your engineering career within the mining, drilling and heavy engineering industry, we invite you to apply.

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