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Network Recruitment is a South African recruitment agency that places permanent and contract candidates with client companies. Its head office is at Summit Place Office Park in Menlyn, Pretoria, and it recruits for roles in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, Cape Town and Durban. Its advertised vacancies cover software developers and engineers, finance and tax specialists, credit risk managers and KYC analysts, published on South African job boards such as PNet and Executive Placements.


SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and technically minded Junior Electronic Engineer to join an established engineering team.
The successful candidate will support the design, development, testing and implementation of electronic systems and products. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical engineering experience while working alongside experienced engineers on electronic hardware, embedded systems, circuit design and product development projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electronic engineering, a passion for technology and the ability to apply theoretical engineering knowledge to practical technical challenges.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and technically minded Junior Electronic Engineer to join an established engineering team.
The successful candidate will support the design, development, testing and implementation of electronic systems and products. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical engineering experience while working alongside experienced engineers on electronic hardware, embedded systems, circuit design and product development projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electronic engineering, a passion for technology and the ability to apply theoretical engineering knowledge to practical technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist with the design, development and testing of electronic circuits and systems.
  • Support electronic hardware design, PCB development and circuit modifications.
  • Assist with the development, programming and testing of embedded electronic systems.
  • Conduct electronic component selection, evaluation and testing.
  • Perform fault-finding, troubleshooting and diagnostic testing on electronic equipment.
  • Assist with prototype development, assembly, integration and product testing.
  • Participate in the development and improvement of existing electronic products.
  • Conduct laboratory testing, measurements and performance evaluations.
  • Assist with integrating electronic hardware, software, sensors and communication interfaces.
  • Interpret electronic schematics, circuit diagrams and technical specifications.
  • Prepare engineering documentation, test reports and technical drawings.
  • Assist senior engineers with engineering calculations, design reviews and project deliverables.
  • Identify technical problems and contribute to effective engineering solutions.
  • Support product verification, validation and quality assurance activities.
  • Ensure engineering activities comply with relevant technical standards and quality requirements.
Minimum Requirements
  • BEng / BSc Eng in Electronic Engineering.
  • 0–3 years' relevant engineering experience.
  • Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronics.
  • Basic knowledge of electronic circuit design and analysis.
  • Understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems.
  • Ability to interpret electronic circuit diagrams and technical documentation.
  • Basic programming knowledge in C, C++ or Python will be advantageous.
  • Strong computer literacy and technical problem-solving abilities.
Advantageous Experience
  • Exposure to PCB design software such as Altium Designer, KiCad or Eagle.
  • Experience with microcontroller platforms such as STM32, Arduino, PIC or ARM.
  • Knowledge of embedded C/C++ programming.
  • Exposure to electronic testing equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters and signal generators.
  • Understanding of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN and RS485.
  • Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice or Proteus.
  • Exposure to product development, prototyping and electronic manufacturing.
  • Previous internship, vacation work or university project experience in electronics engineering.
Key Competencies
  • Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Passion for electronic engineering, innovation and technology.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Proactive attitude with a willingness to take initiative.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to meet project deadlines.
If you are a recent Electronic Engineering graduate looking to develop your technical expertise and build a career in electronic design, embedded systems and product development, we invite you to apply.

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