Technician, Electrical

Role & responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, service, repair and test a variety of general electronic, navigation and optronic assemblies, subassemblies and/or components (e.g. optical sights, vision devices, compasses and/or night vision devices) used and/or outfitted to heavy vehicles.
• Ensure that all general electronic, navigation and optronic assembly, subassembly and/or component maintenance inspections, servicing, rebuilds, overhauls and repairs are accomplished in accordance with all technical manuals, KPIs and OEM specifications.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs as part of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System program.
• Perform general electronic, navigation and optronic assembly, subassembly and/or component maintenance inspections to determine the extent of repair and spare parts requirements.
• Perform general electronic, navigation and optronic assembly, subassembly and/or component troubleshooting using special tools, diagnostic test equipment and/or test benches.
• Replace a variety of relays, regulators, switches, diodes, modules, printed circuit boards etc. outfitted to a variety of general electronic, navigation and optronic assemblies, subassemblies and/or components.
• Ensure all maintenance order spare parts residue is returned to the Workshop store.
• Perform general electronic, navigation and optronic assembly, subassembly and/or component spare parts research to ensure that only required spare parts are requisitioned in the appropriate quantities.
• Complete maintenance related documentation such as maintenance tasks accomplished, direct labour hours consumed, vehicle specific information, spare part request forms, etc.
• Comply with all safety, housekeeping and environmental directives.
• Ensure all issued tools, uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is accounted for, maintained and secured.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Support other members of the Workshop in fulfilling their roles.

Perform other duties as directed by the Workshop.

Preferred candidate profile

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience performing general electronic assembly, subassembly and/or component repair is required.
• Previous experience or electrical/electronic training is an advantage.
• The ability to interpret complex electrical and/or mechanical schematics is preferred.
• Previous experience using state-of-the-art diagnostic testing equipment is an advantage.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office software and SAP is preferred.

The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.