Technician / Senior Technician - Faculty of Engineering Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University

Duties        

• Manufacturing and debugging of systems and subsystems for research projects (e.g., electrical, electronic and PCB circuits);
• Providing advice and guidance regarding electronic and/or mechanical design to colleagues and students;
• Maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment;
• Providing technical and logistical support to students with practicals and project work;
• Undertaking occasional project-related local travel.
• For the Senior Technician, the following additional duties:
• Designing, or assisting in designing, systems and subsystems for research projects;
• Assisting with managing the workshop;
• Supervising / mentoring technical staff.

Job Requirements    

Technician:

• National Certificate in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (NQF level 5 or equivalent), or higher;
• At least three years' technical experience in support of a technical qualification.

Senior Technician:

• National Diploma in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering (NQF level 6 or equivalent), or higher;
• At least seven years' technical experience in support of a technical qualification;
• At least two years' experience in taking responsibility for the execution of projects.
• The ability and willingness to learn new skills and to undergo further training;
• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings for the manufacturing of parts or sections of instruments;
• The ability to work independently and in a group setting;
• Good general computer skills (e.g., MS Office);
• Experience with interpreting electronic circuits and manufacturing electronic systems;
• Experience with electronic-related Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., Altium, KiCAD);
• Good communication skills;
• The ability to handle physically demanding work;
• Effective planning, prioritising and time management skills;
• Experience in a manufacturing workshop environment;
• A valid driver's licence.