Product Development Engineer
RPO Recruitment
Somerset West, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 31 March 2026 - Closing Date 25 May 2026

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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.