Scientist/Engineer: Acoustics, Ultrasound, and Vibration at NMISA

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To disseminate traceability relating to the National Measurement Standards in the field of Acoustics (sound in air), Ultrasound and Vibration to industry, thereby supporting South African trade and to facilitate the implementation and maintenance of the requirements of the NMISA Total Quality Management System (TQMS) within the Acoustics, Ultrasound and Vibration Section to ensure the effectiveness and smooth functioning of relevant NMISA processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Three-year tertiary qualification in the following fields: B.Eng (Mechatronics or Electronics) or four-year B.Tech (Mechatronics or Electronics) with a clear understanding of mechanical systems.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in a laboratory/technical environment (in acoustics and/or vibration will be an added advantage).
• Proven software development experience and instrumentation automation and control.
• Strong mathematical and statistics background
• Computer literacy in Microsoft™ Office Suite software and Microsoft™ operating systems.
• Experienced in technical report writing.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must pay attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform physical and logical reasoning independently.
• Comfortable with repetitive work/ tasks.
• Comfortable with working with established/ structured environment/ procedures.
• Proficiency with hand tools and electronic measurement and simulation instruments.

Strong written English communication skills. The following will be an advantage:

• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and NMISA Total Quality Management System.
• An understanding of GUM and the Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty.
• Working knowledge of relevant International Published Document Standards (IEC and ISO)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of measurement techniques and technical procedures.
• Maintenance and dissemination of national measurement standards to industry through calibration of client instruments and reference standards.
• Routine calibration of instruments, equipment, and transducers for clients.
• Scientific reporting and record keeping.
• Maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Providing transfer of knowledge to industry by presenting technical papers at workshops and conferences, and in local or international publications, preferably peer-reviewed.
• Participate in selected NMISA-wide technical forums.
• Provide input and assist in compiling laboratory plans for budget, capital, and the NMISA financial system as relevant to the areas of responsibility.
• Comply with the requirements of the NMISA TQMS, ISO/IEC 17025, and SANAS accreditation to ensure process consistency and effectiveness.
• Procure the equipment, components, and consumables required for maintenance, development, improvement, and research-related activities in line with public entity procurement legislation and guidelines as captured in the NMISA finance policies.
• Estimation of uncertainty of measurement and development of uncertainty budgets.
• Compilation of official legal calibration certificates and technical reports.
• Obtain and maintain SANAS Technical Signatory Status.
• Maintenance of laboratory quality system and good laboratory practice.
• Professional registration will be required and maintaining such registration status, i.e., MetCert, ECSA.