Electrical Engineering Technician: Hands-On Systems

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician for our Queenstown, Eastern Cape client. The role focuses on supporting design, development, testing, installation, calibration, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will read schematics, use testing tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, troubleshoot faults, document results, and collaborate with engineers and other technicians to

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant N-Technical qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Electrical Engineering Technician.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical systems, components, and testing procedures.
• Proficient in using electrical testing equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with basic PLC troubleshooting is advantageous.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical Engineers in design and development of electrical systems.
• Conduct tests and measurements on electrical equipment according to procedures.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain electrical instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults in machinery and equipment.
• Prepare technical reports, test results, and maintenance logs.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.

Skills

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician for our Queenstown, Eastern Cape client. The role focuses on supporting design, development, testing, installation, calibration, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will read schematics, use testing tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, troubleshoot faults, document results, and collaborate with engineers and other technicians to