Associate Systems Engineer (Product Development)

About the role

The Associate Systems Engineer will support the R&D team in building, bringing up, and testing new hardware for remote power delivery systems. This is a bench‑and‑lab position focused on prototype development, test rig setup, and data collection for design engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Build, wire and bring up prototype hardware, including harnesses, sub‑assemblies and full system integrations.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical and firmware subsystems into working prototypes and support iterative design revisions.
• Set up and operate lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, DAQ systems, thermal cameras and load cells.
• Design and construct test jigs, fixtures and rigs for repeatable bench testing.
• Run characterisation, endurance and verification tests, record results and produce clear test reports.
• Support environmental, EMC and safety pre‑compliance testing both in‑house and at external labs.
• Perform sensor and instrument calibration, troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues down to component level, and document root causes.
• Maintain BOMs, wiring schedules, build records and revision histories for prototype units.
• Assist in developing build instructions, test procedures and SOPs for hand‑over to production.
• Support field trials and customer demonstrations as required.

Required profile

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• 0‑2+ years of hands‑on experience building or testing electronic hardware.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and datasheets.
• Proficiency in hand soldering, crimping and harness assembly.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a methodical, data‑driven approach.
• Comfortable recording and presenting test data.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work in field environments.

Required skills

• Hand soldering
• Crimping
• Harness assembly
• Oscilloscope operation
• Power supply and electronic load handling
• DAQ systems
• Thermal camera usage
• Load cell measurement
• High‑voltage DC systems
• Motor drives, BLDC control, power electronics
• CAN bus and serial protocol knowledge
• Embedded debugging tools (ST‑Link, logic analyser)
• Python scripting for test automation
• ECAD/MCAD tools (Altium, KiCad, SolidWorks, Fusion 360)