Senior Electronic Engineer at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• Bsc/Beng Engineering: Electronic or Mechatronic

Advantageous Requirements

• Msc Engineering
• PREng Registration
• IEEE Membership

Experience

• 10 years Firmware and Hardware design experience
• 4 years demonstrated experience in building and qualifying complex electronic systems
• 4 years demonstrated experience in R&D and Product Development Environment

Duties

Research:

• Research latest technologies pertinent to Electronic Systems
• Research patents and existing technologies to avoid infringement
• Research new available and emerging technologies in the Electronic Detonator industry
• Research what sets us apart from other systems in the market
• Research rules and regulations that govern systems in the explosive industry like SANS and ARP
• Research new wireless technologies, battery technologies, power management technologies
• Overall R&D process improvement and optimization

Electronic Design & Development:

• Design for harsh environment, IP rated Designs
• Design for quality and scalability
• Circuit Design in PADS or Altium Designer
• Layout Design, Multi-Layer PCB’s
• Firmware development for ARM in C or C++
• Contribute to CAD drawings and designs for enclosures and mountings
• Understanding of Firmware Development tools like: Atmel Studio, Visual Studio or STMCube
• Draft and design according to user needs and technical specification documents
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders like component suppliers, PCB manufacturers and assembly houses
• All with the aim of developing cutting edge detonators and blasting equipment as required by clients
• Documentation for: technical specifications, user need specifications, product datasheets
• Supervise Mechanical Engineers on tie in of Electronics and Mechanics

Production Handover & Maintenance:

• Ensure all BOM’s are well documented and maintained
• Training on functionality of the electronics
• Design of equipment for test and configuration in production
• Ensuring components are available and sourcing suitable alternates when they are not
• Documentation for production: test instructions, wiring diagrams, modification proposals, training manuals, calibration certificates
• Global product support
• Draft all relevant documentation for production handover
• Order all relevant equipment and components

Product Testing & Certification:

• Involvement in certification tests for: IP, RF and ESD conformation
• Field testing of the product at remote sites
• Involvement in risk assessments for approval by certification bodies
• Preparation of documentation for certification authorities
• Documentation for field test results and observations
• Ensure all processes conform to ISO standards

Lab Equipment:

• Ensure lab equipment is maintained
• Ensure lab equipment is calibrated
• There is sufficient equipment available for engineers and technicians
• Training on equipment for technicians and support teams
• Proficient us of equipment like: multi meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, power supplies

Documentation:

• Users need specifications
• Technical specification
• Technical datasheets
• Product datasheets
• Risk assessments
• Field test results
• Lab test results
• Bill of materials
• Calibration documents
• Wiring diagrams
• Training manuals
• Modification proposals
• Project Plans