Principal Engineer

3 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Mecad Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
The Principal Engineer serves as the technical lead for the engineering team, driving innovation, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering high-quality electronic solutions. The role involves overseeing complex projects, mentoring team members, and collaborating across departments to achieve company goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement advanced electronic systems and embedded applications.
  • Define and address system requirements including interfaces, power, and noise.
  • Provide technical leadership in testing, verification, and safety analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, firmware, and software.
  • Mentor engineers and foster innovation and excellence.
  • Represent engineering in client meetings and technical reviews.
  • Drive continuous improvement in design processes and methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturing, safety, and regulatory standards.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 2.5 years (preferably 5+ years) experience in system-level electronic design.
  • Proven leadership and project delivery experience.
  • Expertise in schematic capture, PCB layout, and embedded systems.
  • Must be eligible to work in South Africa and willing to travel occasionally.



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