UAE National - Senior Technician

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consulting and advisory services sector is seeking a Technician (Opto-Electronics) to support engineering teams. This role involves constructing, testing, and maintaining opto-electronic systems while ensuring product quality and optimal performance. Candidates should have a diploma and 2-3 years of hands-on experience in electro-optic testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test opto-electronic setups and devices.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance of electronic circuit boards.
• Inspect assemblies for defects and ensure conformity to specifications.

Skills

Electro-optic testing

Soldering

Circuit board inspection

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Role

The Technician (Opto-Electronics) is responsible for constructing electro-optical setups for testing and evaluation purposes. They perform tests and evaluations on various opto-electronic setups. The technician applies knowledge of the opto-electronic field to support the engineering team in achieving qualified products. Additionally, the senior technician identifies and repairs failures and defects in assemblies and components, conducts routine preventive maintenance of equipment, and maintains documented records of findings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assemble various opto-electronic test-bench setups and perform testing of related Unit Under Test (UUT) devices.
2. Test electronic circuit boards with appropriate testing devices to ensure optimal efficiency, functionality, and compliance with requirements.
3. Consult with engineers, customers, vendors, and others to discuss engineering projects or products.
4. Read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, and work instructions to identify components and materials required for assembly.
5. Ensure assembled products conform to specifications; compare finished products to Customer Bill of Materials (BoM) for accuracy.
6. Inspect PCB electronic assemblies for defects such as solder quality, parts alignment, missing parts, and visual damage.
7. Conduct in-circuit tests (ICT) for shorts, resistance, and capacitance to verify correct manufacturing of PCBs.
8. Analyze and repair failures, component failures, and manufacturing defects using light tools, hand tools, and electronic test and repair equipment.
9. Perform component-level repairs of PCBs, including soldering and de-soldering of through-hole and SMT components, in compliance with IPC Class III soldering standards.
10. Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
11. Carry out routine corrective and preventive maintenance of PCBs to ensure safe and efficient operation, maximizing output.
12. Maintain logs and records of tests, procedures, and results.
13. Work with internal departments and teams to ensure optical systems meet performance requirements.
14. Investigate the latest optical components, tools, materials, and technologies.
15. Support manufacturing and assembly of optical systems.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2-3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on experience in electro-optic testing and measurements.

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

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