Design Engineer Job Description Responsibilities
Design Engineer Job Description Responsibilities
Skeg Product Development is one of South Africa’s leading product development companies. Skeg understands product
development and is uniquely positioned to enable entrepreneurs and businesses to turn their product ideas into reality.
This is done by helping people to transition through each step of our well defined product development value chain.
Skeg’s services include, product positioning, business modelling, engineering, prototyping, testing, designing for
manufacture and manufacturing.
We are expanding our team and are looking for a passionate Junior Design Engineer (Electronic/Mechatronic Engineer)
who has a diverse set of engineering and software skills and has a keen interest in technology. If you would like to be
part of our organisation please submit your CV along with a motivational letter.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Design Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, debugging and maintaining programs and PCB designs
for the organisation. This will include, but is not be limited to:
Electronic hardware design (PCB Schematic and Layout) and debugging including soldering and assembly
Software design and implementation
Embedded firmware design and implementation
Testing and debugging both hardware and software
Report writing
Requirements
Diploma/Degree qualification in Mechatronics-, Electro-Mechanical or Electronic Engineering
Up to three years relevant experience
Web Development (PHP, HTML, JavaScript, MYSQL
iOs and Android Programming
C, C++, Java programming experience
Experience in Altium Designer for PCB design will be advantageous.
Report writing skills
Ability to understand and work within Skeg’s well-developed systems and processes
High attention to detail with the willingness to investigate and resolve issues speedily
Ability to manage and efficiently plan work
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Stable track record with contactable references
Must have own reliable transport
Personal Skills/Attributes
Trustworthy with a high level of integrity
Structured in approach with attention to detail
Reliable, dependable and dedicated
Excellent work ethic and willing to grow with the company