وظيفة مستشار مركز عمليات التقنية شاغرة لدى علم في الرياض

OVERVIEW

Job Title

Senior Consultant

Job Code

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Grade

I4

Group

Government product

Division

Technology Division

Department

Technology Operations Center

Unit

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ROLE PURPOSE
The aim is to state the overall significance of the job from the organization’s perspective.

The role exists to support Research and Development activities related to embedded systems, electronics hardware, IoT devices, and prototype development. The job contributes to designing, testing, programming, validating, and improving hardware and firmware solutions by supporting circuit design, PCB development, device testing, lab activities, prototype production, and the implementation of emerging IoT technologies in alignment with Elm’s policies, procedures, innovation objectives, and quality standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
This section describes the principal outputs required from the job.

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

1.  Hardware Development

•  Support the design, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic and IoT product solutions under supervision.

•  Develop schematics, PCB layouts, footprints, and bills of materials in line with project requirements.

•  Select suitable electronic components for circuit design and product development activities.

•  Contribute to the development of hardware designs that meet functional, quality, and technical requirements.

2.  Embedded Systems Development

•  Develop firmware for microcontrollers using C and C++ programming languages.

•  Create and maintain software libraries to support embedded systems and IoT device functionality.

•  Interface sensors and peripheral components using communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, RS232, one-wire, and GPIO.

•  Support debugging and enhancement of embedded software to improve device reliability and performance.

3.  Prototype Development & Testing

•  Support prototype building, assembly, and testing for new products and IoT device concepts.

•  Conduct functional testing of prototypes to verify performance, usability, and design compliance.

•  Identify design issues, technical defects, and improvement opportunities during prototype development.

•  Document prototype testing results, observations, and required corrective actions.

4.  IoT Device Architecture Support

•  Contribute to the architecture design of IoT devices and connected hardware solutions.

•  Support the integration of hardware, firmware, sensors, and connectivity components within IoT products.

•  Research and apply relevant IoT advancements, tools, and technologies to support product development.

•  Collaborate with development teams to ensure IoT device designs are practical, scalable, and aligned with solution requirements.

5.  Verification, Validation & Quality Support

•  Contribute to verification and validation activities to ensure designs comply with technical and quality requirements.

•  Support device testing, test scenario preparation, and test report development for R&D activities.

•  Assist in identifying root causes of hardware, firmware, and device performance issues.

•  Support corrective actions to improve product reliability, quality, and compliance with design specifications.

6.  Hardware Production Support

•  Support the production of embedded systems, IoT devices, and related hardware components.

•  Assist in preparing production requirements, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.

•  Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure production activities follow approved designs and quality standards.

•  Support troubleshooting of production-related technical issues and recommend practical improvements.

7.  Lab Equipment Handling

•  Use laboratory tools and equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, 3D printers, CNC machines, soldering stations, and hot air soldering tools.

•  Ensure lab equipment is handled safely and effectively during testing, assembly, and prototyping activities.

•  Maintain proper usage of lab tools to support accurate measurements, testing, and development work.

•  Follow safety and quality practices while performing lab-based hardware and electronics activities.

8.  Technical Documentation & Intellectual Property Support

•  Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including test reports, design notes, component lists, and development records.

•  Support the preparation of invention disclosures and technical inputs required for intellectual property and patent filing activities.

•  Document hardware, firmware, and prototype development activities to support knowledge retention and future enhancements.

•  Coordinate with internal teams and external technology vendors when required to obtain technical inputs, components, or development support.

9.  Policies, Processes & Procedures

•  Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

•  Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

10.  Information Security

•  Comply with all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and professional qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Years and Nature of Experience

•  5-6 years of relevant experience in electronics engineering, embedded systems, IoT device development, hardware prototyping, firmware development, or related R&D roles.

•  Experience in circuit design, PCB development, component selection, embedded programming, and prototype testing.

•  Experience using lab tools such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, soldering stations, 3D printers, CNC machines, and related development equipment.

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