Electronics Engineer

International equipment manufacturer is looking for a proactive, self disciplined individual to join their R&D team. The role of the R&D Electronic Engineer is to manage all aspects relating to the electrical design of new refrigeration units. The electronic engineer will be responsible for the electrical design of wiring harnesses and PCBs for new refrigeration units through an iterative design process.

The electronic engineer will learn about our in-house electronic development from our established and experienced electronic engineer and the broader team. Assisting of production in electrical control box builds, planning of assembly process and assisting in staff selection and upskill training.

• Electronics/PCB design and development.
• Buy out electrical component selection for future developments e.g. electrical generators, alternators, electric motors, DC/DC converters, Inverters, batteries,
• New projects – electrical development including harnesses.
• Validating new electrical designs by testing.
• PLC programming with functional block diagram programming.
• Correspondence with suppliers regarding electrical/electronic development and testing of new designs to validate the design for release into production.
• New product development electrical drawings and drawing updates.
• Ensure that our electrical designs conform to the applicable standards for electrical installations in the regions where our products are sold.

• Electronic or electrical engineering degree or diploma.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience working in electric design, PCB design and electrical harnesses. – Ideally in a production environment.
• PLC Programming experience/ General programming experience.
• Knowledge of refrigeration system components and their functions and influence on system performance will be advantageous.
• Output driven, with the ability to work on your own but not afraid or too proud to seek advice or the inputs from your colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership traits.
• Logical, analytical thinking. Solving problems by deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Excellent verbal articulation and writing skills.

R 50,000 / month CTC