Hardware Design Engineer at Helderberg Personnel

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.

Required Competencies and Expertise

• 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.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

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.