Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer - DurbanFull job description THOROUGHBRED PERKSFLEXIBLE WORK HOURSInspiration doesn’t work 8 to 5 and neither do we (unless you’d like to of course…). As long as you put in your 8 hours a day, we don’t mind when you start or finish. That means you can put life first, avoiding the traffic, hitting the gym, ferrying kids or catching up on your beauty sleep. Your call.TUITION BENEFITSWhen you learn, we learn, which is why we actively promote a culture of constant personal development. If it’s a course of study that we prescribe, it’s on us. If there is something else you’d like to pursue and it’s in your line of work, we will come to the party with a generous contribution to your tuition and some time off to study.COFFEE CONNOISSEUR?Cappuccino, flat white, espresso, macchiato, short, long, black, white, we have it all. As much bean-to-cup coffee as you can drink, guaranteed. Or for those less dependent on caffeine, there’s also tea, milo and hot choc to fuel your day. Oh, did we mention it’s free…? And if you fancy a bite, how about some freshly baked cake, muffins or crunchies? Yes please!WORK HARD, PLAY HARD!Fancy a little competition? Join in the weekly soccer match or if you prefer, go digital and challenge your mates on the LAN or canteen PS4. Friday afternoon drinks, social braais and team building events are also a regular treat for the less competitively inclined.COMFORT FIRST!We’re not strict when it comes to what you wear to work.We want you comfortable, not stuffed into a suit, so by all means, keep it casual.LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!They say it matters and we agree! The Beach, a warm ocean, gym, great restaurants and world-class shopping malls all within 5 min of our Campus. Durban is an awesome place to live! Location: Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa Remuneration: Market related Type of position: Permanent A position has opened up for an energetic and high performing Electrical Design Engineer at ThoroughTec Simulation’s head office in Durban, South Africa. ThoroughTec is the world’s leading developer of advanced operator training simulators for various industries, such as mining, military and airport rescue and firefighting equipment. Minimum qualifications: BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering 4-5 years’ work experience, with at least 1x years’ experience as an Electrical Design Engineer Experience with Autodesk Inventor would be advantageous Experience in a niche manufacturing environment will be advantageous Key responsibilities: Design and implement electrical systems for our simulator products, while working closely with the mechanical design team Attend concept and design reviews, and present electrical system requirements/solutions that will meet our quality standards, customer expectations, as well as applicable regulatory standards (e.g. CSA) Identify potential suppliers and foster collaboration with them on parts, components, new technologies, etc. that can be effectively used in our simulator systems Participate and be actively involved in electrical component integration, and the assessment of outcomes (fast course correction when required) Attend twice weekly R&D meetings and provide updates on your projects Work closely with the Production Control team to ensure electrical design items are ordered timeously The Ideal Candidate Should Demonstrate An ability to design with cost-saving, ease of installation and servicing in mind An ability to read and understand mechanical design drawings Attention to detail, time management and excellent problem-solving skills Strict self-discipline and an ability to work independently Strong oral and written communication skills Self-starter that brings positive energy to the work environment Proficiency in utilising Microsoft tools Must be adaptable and flexible, while remaining positive, in order to adapt to considerable variety in the role