Product Development Engineer
RPO Recruitment
Somerset West, Western Cape
Permanent
Posted 31 March 2026
- Closing Date 25 May 2026
Job Details
Job Description
An innovative maritime and space technology company is looking for an experienced Product Development Engineer with a passion for electronics, product design, and manufacturing. The successful candidate will work with a small, dedicated engineering team to develop and maintain test equipment and software, manage production, and coordinate components and subcontractors.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain product test equipment and software.
- Ensure reliable and accurate test and manufacturing documentation in collaboration with the development team.
- Manage production schedules and coordinate component purchasing.
- Oversee suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare and ship products.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to optimize product performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues during development and production.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Electronic Engineering.
- Experience designing, manufacturing, and testing analog and digital electronic circuits.
- Basic C# programming skills.
- Proficient with test and measurement equipment to validate hardware designs.
- Familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office.
- Strong interest in electronics, product design, and manufacturing.