Hardware Engineer

We have a vacancy for a career professional in the position of Hardware Engineer. We would like to talk to candidates with a MSc Eng. qualification with a minimum of two years appropriate experience. A BSc Eng graduate with longer relevant experience may also qualify.

Expertise should include at least all of the following:

•  Digital/Embedded system design and development (3V and 5V)

•  Microcontrollers/Microprocessors (preferably Atmel and Micrel)

•  Programmable Logic; Atera CPLDs (Schematic and VHDL)

•  Ethernet/Internet hardware and software (Standards and protocols)

•  Low-level test and diagnostic software development (C and/or Assembler)

To succeed in this position, the following attributes are essential:

•  Familiarity with PCAD 2002 PCB design tools (Schematic and PCB layout /routing.

•  Experience with ARM9 microprocessors.

•  Working knowledge of industry/international EMI/EMC safety standards.

•  Working knowledge of manufacturing/production processes (PCBs and assemblies)

•  Ethernet, Wireless & Telephony/GSM data communications.

•  In-circuit test and programming technology. (IEEE1149.1 JTAG)

The incumbent’s duties will consist of:

•  Creation of new designs for new product requirements.

•  The improvement and modification of existing designs.

•  Maintenance of the Design documentation database and publication

(Configuration control)

•  Support for the Manufacturing/Production process.

•  Troubleshooting of malfunction and failures, debugging and repair.

•  Quality responsibilities in terms of company QMS programme.

•  Publication of Manufacturing Data packs.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary with incentives. Applicants are invited to send their CV’s to careers@multenet.com by not later than 11 September 2007. All applicants will receive a reply by 14 September 2007.