Electronics Engineering Technician

Rohde & Schwarz; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz in Australia seeks Electronic Engineering Technicians to join the newly established Production team. You will conduct tests of electronic systems, collect and analyse data, and execute assembly and cable production orders for the engineering team.

The role emphasizes hands-on coaching, quality assurance, and collaboration with engineering, quality, and stock teams. You will maintain production documents, train others, and support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational training in electronics/mechatronics/industrial mechanics or similar.
• Experience with mechanical and cable assembly, testing and wiring.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and rack mounting drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the production team; provide technical guidance.
• Set up and maintain skill matrices; conduct training on rack mounting, cabling, and production processes.
• Ensure orders follow work instructions and parts lists; maintain documentation and quality checks.

Skills

Technical leadership

Coaching

Quality mindset

Root cause analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Electronics/Vocational training

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Multimeter

Job description

As part of our newly established Production team, the Electronic Engineering Technicians conduct tests of electronic systems, collect and analyse data, and execute assembly and cable production orders for the engineering team

• Technical leadership & coaching
• Technical guidance, training and practical coaching for the team members.
• Setting up and maintaining a skill matrix; conducting practical training courses using R&S processes for rack mounting, cabling, cable production and rework loops.
• Conducting checklists and supporting quality assessments.Production & quality
• Ensure correct execution of assembly orders according to work instructions, drawings and parts lists.
• Ensure correct execution of cable production orders according to work instructions and the necessary documentation (specifications, drawings, contracts and regulations where relevant).
• Identification of recurring errors, support in root cause analysis and initiation of technical corrective measures.Coordination & task distribution (no shift planning)
• Distribute and prioritise tasks within regular daily production, ensuring team members know what to do next.
• Alignment with engineering, quality and stock regarding material and drawings.
• Conducting a daily shopfloor meeting to ensure the necessary information for the team, improving quality through structured problem solving and regular exchange with the interface partners.
• Maintenance of production documents in SAP/ Share-Point
• Reporting relevant technical KPIs to the manager.Process Improvement & Maintenance
• Initiation & Contribution to improvement measures (5S, Kaizen) to increase quality and efficiency.
• Ensure availability and proper use of tools and test equipment
• Technical guidance and coordination

As part of our newly established Production team, the Electronic Engineering Technicians conduct tests of electronic systems, collect and analyse data, and execute assembly and cable production orders for the engineering team

• Completed technical vocational training (electronics technician, mechatronics technician, industrial mechanic, etc.).
• Practical experience in mechanical assembly, cable assembly/looming, cabling and electrical testing.
• Practical experience with crimping, soldering, cable termination and test equipment (torque tester, multimeter, ...).
• Reliable reading of circuit diagrams and rack mounting drawings.
• Expertise and didactic skills for hands‑on training.
• High quality awareness, structured working methods and a hands‑on mentality.
• Team‑orientated, communicative and problem‑solving.
• Resilient and reliable

Interested?

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Rohde & Schwarz ist ein globaler Technologiekonzern mit aktuell ca. 14.000 Mitarbeitern und drei Divisionen: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems und Networks & Cybersecurity. Seit 90 Jahren entwickelt das Unternehmen Spitzentechnologie, verschiebt die Grenzen des technisch Machbaren und ermöglicht Kunden aus Wirtschaft, Behörden und hoheitlichem Umfeld ihre technologische Souveränität.Established in Australia 40 years ago, the local subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz continues to provide the latest innovative equipment and expertise to customers in the fields of wireless communications and RF test and measurement, broadcast and media, aerospace and defence, cybersecurity and network technology. R&S Australia has also achieved considerable success providing integrated communications solutions to the Australian Defence Force. The local service centre supports customers in Australia and New Zealand, offering comprehensive calibration and repair service throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.

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