Electronics Repair Expert at Alstom

Purpose of the Job

• Perform expertise, analyze test reports to diagnose the defect and define the correct repair activity for the encountered failures.
•  Perform maintenance & debugging on test benches.
•  Key user* about all test means (PACIS +ERTMS) interfaced with Test expert from Donor unit.
•  Lead reliability investigations related to your allocated subsystems and coach the technicians.

Organization:

• Reporting- The role reports to the  Site Operations Manager
• Main office location: Randjespark - Midrand
• Mobility: The job requires some mobility to client depots for investigations and technical support.

Internal & External Stakeholders 

• Internal: TSSSA & MSA Industrial, Production/Depots operations, Supply Chain and Quality
• External: Participating Units, PRASA activity on Depot , and some suppliers of equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Masters Degree in Electrical engineering (Light current) in electronic systems with strong electronics background.
• At least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing/Repairs and Test Industrialization with in electronic & Electrical engineering systems.

Desired Knowledge/Experience

• Sound knowledge of electronics systems from design, maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting & investigations.
• Familiarity with the Audio systems/Passenger Information System (PACIS) systems/signaling/Radio frequency/Avionics systems and all relative industrial and manufacturing processes (Assembly and Testing)
• Certification IPC 7711/7721 or IPC A 610
• Knowledge of electrical medium voltage systems like 3-phase systems, power modules & motors advantageous.
• Knows rules and processes on electronic boards
• mounting/unmounting components (CMS, go-through)
• Brazing/welding processes
• Varnishing/un-varnishing processes
• Knowledge of MMIS tools : PLM / SAP(GSI)/Maximo / Service execution systems/ etc
• Knowledge of Test environment : TestStand / Gemini / Derby.
• Hi-pot  & burn-in test
• Able to understand electric schemes & able to detect and isolate failures coming from process, product, test equipment
• knows rules and procedures linked to ESD and EHS rules : self-inspection, habilitation, quality
•  Able to perform 1st level maintenance of test equipment
• Knowledge of electric/electronic safety rules

Main Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electronics repairs
• Lead investigations
• Troubleshoot returned products
• Give diagnosis and define repair process for each returned item from the train
• Perform level 1 maintenance of the test benches
• Develop trouble shooting trees for each product and sub-system
• Share return of experience on fault finding with the design authorities m
• Maintain and repair electronic equipment (replacement of modules)
• Repair electronic boards respecting QCD and EHS rules, especially for :
• Varnishing/unvarnishing boards
• Replacing components
• Perform serigraphy, cabling of CMS components and brazing with self-inspection
• Track assemblies to be tested / repaired.
• Clean assemblies to be tested / repaired.
• Mechanical disassemble the products
• Execute maintenance tasks on sub-system products
• Execute maintenance tasks on tools and equipment
• Operate production equipment
• Ensure conformance to specifications
• Fill of all necessary documents. Schematics, Fabrication drawings, etc..
• Have the ability to make repair or scrap decision
• Identify and cross reference components.
• Organize and store components replacement and assemblies.
• Ensure validity and certification of relevant tools
• Populate relevant maintenance and repair follow-up in the data base
• Guarantee information flow within the repair team
• Perform quality self-control
• Monitor the production process and carrying out basic testing and quality checks
• Clean and maintain work areas and machinery in good state
• Propose new or improved ways or working that will enable the Teams to improve their efficiency or the safety of their work
• Undertake other duties as specified by the Repair Centre Manager
• Carry out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies.
• Attend regular team briefings
• Read reports and manuals as and when required.
• Report accidents/incidents, and the work done to validate or maintain the tools.
• Drive company vehicles when required and applicable
• Train new members of the team

KPI Measurements

• EHS KPIs (IFR1, IFR2).
• Respect of EHS and Quality policies.
• Respect of special processes
• Repair WIP
• Repair OTIF
• Respect of Method time
• Availability of machine and tools
• Number of NC raised by industrial quality department and by client
• Successful integration & training of new employees