Electronics Engineer - W.Cape (62326) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• A dynamic software company providing agricultural solutions is currently seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer with expertise in both hardware design and firmware development, with a love for Agriculture, based in W. Cape.
• The person will be responsible for designing, prototyping, testing and optimizing electronic circuits and systems, as well as developing and debugging firmware to control and interface with the hardware.
• The Electronics Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable and efficient electronic products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing, designing and prototyping electronic systems
• Collaborating with mechanical, electrical and software engineers to integrate components seamlessly
• Conducting feasibility studies and technical analysis to ensure the viability and functionality of proposed solutions
• Participating in the testing, debugging and troubleshooting of mechatronic systems
• Assisting in the preparation of technical documentation, including specifications, manuals and reports
• Staying up to date with the latest advancements in electronic and related fields
• Embedded CAD designs
• Do modelling and prototyping of new designs to test their viability before undergoing production
• Design test jigs and test procedures for the products that were designed
• Write microchip firmware in C
• Troubleshooting hardware issues
• Research and design concept formation for new projects and also improving old and outdated products
• Working in a team to get time critical tasks completed within the required deadlines
• Knowledge of RF layout would be beneficial

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering or a related field
• Strong foundation in electronic design principles and experience with PCB CAD software (e.g., Diptrace,Eagle, Altium) ESSENTIAL
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C, VB6, MPLAB or SILABS - ESSENTIAL

Knowledge and Skills:

• Full electronic product design life cycle
• Embedded Electronics IOT design
• Firmware (C, Micro)
• PCB Layout (Diptrace, Eagle, Altium)
• Experience conforming to SANS/IEC standards would be beneficial
• Test CAD design
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Critical Thinking
• Project Management
• Solid understanding of electrical and electronic systems, including circuit design, embedded microcontrollers and sensors