Hardware Development Design Engineer

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Hire Resolve are currently seeking candidates for their open Hardware Development Design Engineer position in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Hardware Development Design Engineer role such as with an industry leading company like Hire Resolve?

Hardware Development Design EngineerAn innovative IT leader is currently looking for a motivated and talented Hardware Development Design Engineer to join their team in Durban.Company DescriptionThis IT industry leader provides a range of state-of-the-art, meaningful, purpose-driven, detection solutions – detectors, software and systems. Their vision is to become a truly international company by expanding/extending their geographical footprint/reach through continual innovation, world-class design and manufacturing to deliver best-in-class solutions for their niche markets around the world. Boasting more than 50 years of experience, this company offers excellent value for money and ongoing peace of mind which will ensure a solid foundation upon which to build lasting relationships that stand the test of time. Combining a legacy of innovation with their culture of invention helps them see opportunities a continually-changing environment presents. Their brand is renowned for the highest quality, best performance and utmost reliability.Their continual investment in research and development creates intellectual property that has resulted in global patents and subsequently met market demand for components, systems and solutions with increased accuracy, sensitivity and functionality. Any incumbent can look forward to the opportunity to produce world-class products from concept to final manufacture – an incredible chance to learn and develop one’s skills in niche applications. Employees have found that there is an excellent team spirit and moral ethos at this company, with a relatively small team to ensure adequate collaboration and mentoring.Job DescriptionThe successful Hardware Development Design Engineer will join the International business division of the client company. The immediate line of responsibility will be to the Hardware Development Manager. This position involves the research and development of new products for all of the company’s four business units. The job will involve developing products from initial concept through to a fully qualified, robust prototype using sound engineering principles.Role ResponsibilitiesDesign of electronic products from concept, technology research, full technical product specification, design of schematic and PCB using Altium DesignerDesign of firmware right through to a fully qualified, robust prototypeWalking the product through the production facility during the first-off prototype buildsFull spectrum bench-testing and verification, environmental verification and Electromagnetic Compliance verificationTraining of Engineering Services and Test and Repairs Departments to be able to support the final productProduct Documentation on Specifications, Manuals, Changes etcFirmware Development for Microcontrollers – generally done in COccasional PC Software development for testing purposes – these will generally be done in C / C++ / Visual Basic /Java/TCLLiaising with the Software developers to integrate components into complete systemsDesigning with DSP’s, ARM Processors, based Micro’s, PICs, Motorola Micros and FPGA’sManage oneself with little supervisionProduce results in line with commitments and agreed objectivesTranslate market requirements into a technical specificationAccurately plan projects to meet all specifications and requirementsMeet the deadlines set out in the project planning phaseEnsure high quality and durability of products designedSpeedily resolve problems arisingInterface with other departments within the organisation (Sales and Marketing, Industrial Engineering, EngineeringServices Staff, Planning and Production)Schematic and PCB Design (30% of the working day)Firmware Development (40% of the working day)Documentation (5% of the working day)Interfacing with other departments (5% of the working day)Testing (20% of the working day)Behavioural CompetenciesAbility to communicate clearly and professionally with departments within the companyAn eagerness to embrace change and previously unused technologiesA responsible, self-motivated individual driven to meet deadlinesEducation and ExperienceMinimum BSc Degree in Electronic Engineering3 to 4 years working experience in an electronics manufacturing environmentSolid Firmware development experience with Embedded Systems and C.Experience in Compliance Testing for Certifications of Product.Ability to write or modify PC Based Software in Visual Software Suites.CPLD, FPGA Design experience would be a plusDSP experience would be a plus.

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