Salary
≈ $25k – $59k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.
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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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