At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and validation of cutting-edge electrical systems and components.
- Company: Join a leader in advanced technology solutions in Kimberley.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, premium medical aid, retirement plan, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Access to state-of-the-art labs and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative projects in a stimulating work environment.
- Qualifications: Master's in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 130705 - 159751 $ per year.
About the Role
Our client, a leader in advanced technology solutions, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Design and Validation Engineer for their facility in Kimberley, Northern Cape .
This role is critical for the end-to-end development of complex electrical systems and components, from initial concept and design through to rigorous validation and testing.
You will be responsible for ensuring that designs meet stringent performance, reliability, and safety requirements, often for demanding applications.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in electrical circuit design, PCB layout, component selection, and comprehensive testing methodologies.
This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a specialized field within Kimberley , contributing to the innovation and quality assurance of our client's products.
We are looking for a meticulous and analytical engineer who can drive technical excellence and ensure the robustness of our electrical designs.
Your role will be pivotal in bringing innovative electrical solutions to market successfully.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical design process for new products and systems, ensuring requirements are met.
- Develop detailed electrical schematics, PSpice simulations, and component selection for analog, digital, and power circuits.
- Oversee PCB layout design, ensuring signal integrity, power delivery, and manufacturability.
- Develop comprehensive test plans and validation strategies to verify design performance and reliability.
- Conduct hands‑on testing of electrical circuits and systems using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other test equipment.
- Analyze test data, identify root causes of failures, and implement design modifications to resolve issues.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, software, and systems engineers, throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Document design specifications, test procedures, and validation reports.
- Stay updated on the latest electrical engineering technologies, components, and design tools.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical design, with a strong emphasis on validation and testing.
- Proven experience in designing complex analog and digital circuits, including microcontroller‑based systems.
- Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e. g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
- Expertise in simulation tools such as SPICE, PSpice, or similar.
- Solid understanding of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) principles and testing.
- Experience with various testing methodologies, including environmental testing and stress analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.
- Strong technical writing and communication abilities.
- Familiarity with firmware development is a plus.
Benefits
- Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including premium medical aid, retirement savings plan, and performance bonuses.
- This role provides an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a technologically advanced company located in Kimberley .
- Employees benefit from a stimulating work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
- Access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities and equipment is provided.
- The company invests in employee development through training programs and support for further education.
- You will be working on challenging and impactful projects that push the boundaries of electrical engineering.
- This position offers a chance to make a significant contribution to product development and quality assurance.
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