Electronic Technician - Strijdom Park at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

The purpose of the job is to construct and assemble electronic items as required by the engineers. In this process the technician is responsible for supporting the development process. It is required to have a key eye for details and follow and understand circuit diagrams and wiring diagrams. It is required to assist in hardware testing, including routine functional testing, this also includes scoping and comparing of test methods. The position motivates any contribution in areas of new ideas relating to technology which the department can benefit from.

Qualifications    

• National Diploma (Electronic Engineering)

Advantageous Requirements

• S4 Diploma

Experience    

• Hands on Technician
• Solder and assembly knowledge and practice
• Repairs up to component level
• Use electronic test equipment
• Blast Box Assembly (Electrical and mechanical)
• System validation and debug testing
• Soldering
• Read electronic circuit diagrams

Duties    

• Use electronic test equipment, eg Power supplies, Soldering iron’s, Test Jigs and Multimeter
• Use Hand tools and Power tools
• Blasting box assembly (electrical and mechanical) for prototype use.
• Modification of GII and GIII PC boards and Blast Box Assembly
• Modification of Blast Box Accessories, e.g Logger, Line Tester and Charger
• Assembly of Link Cables, Ethernet/Network Cable and Modification of Antenna Cables
• Assembly of Plant Equipment, e.g Module Panel Tester (MPT), PTU and Auto Plant tester
• Provide maintenance to production Module Panel Tester
• Soldering (populating prototype boards)
• PCB debugging and Functionality test
• Assembly of Demo Panel both Mechanical and Electrical
• Assisting in Testing Prototype Assemblies
• Production Test Unit Assembly Prototype and testing
• Construct wiring diagrams
• Read electronic circuit diagrams
• Stock control of raw materials.

Job Competencies    

• Detailed understanding of circuit diagrams and components
• Team player focus
• Task orientated
• Work in lab/office environment, must be presentable
• Need to have a fine eye for Quality Control