Assembly Technician

NewSpace Systems; KwaNojoli; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Join is seeking an Assembly Technician for precise assembly of electronic and mechanical components used in satellite systems. You will work in a cleanroom setting, populate PCBs to high-reliability standards, and integrate mechanical parts into chassis, ensuring traceability and quality compliance.

You will apply glues, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings, operate cure ovens and soldering tools, and document progress in the production system, signing off documentation to guarantee

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience assembling complex electro-mechanical equipment.
• Experience with electrical harness assembly and mechanical integration.
• IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 certificate preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed build instructions and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cleanroom assembly environment daily.
• Population and hand-solder PCBs to space-grade standards.
• Assemble and repair PC boards; integrate mechanical parts into chassis.
• Apply adhesives, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings.
• Operate curing ovens, vacuum tanks, solder pots, and crimp tools.
• Maintain strict traceability and document progress.
• Log components, WIP, and finished products.
• Sign off documentation for traceability and accountability.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

PCB population

Hand-soldering

Harness assembly

Documentation

Education

IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 Certificate (preferred)

Electro-mechanical assembly training

Tools

Microscope

Soldering equipment

Job description

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB

The Assembly Technician is responsible for the precise and high-quality assembly of electronic and mechanical components used in satellite systems. This includes cleanroom operations, PCB population, harness assembly, and final product packaging, all carried out to the highest space-industry standards. The technician will play a key role in ensuring product integrity, traceability, and compliance with rigorous quality processes.

KEY TASKS

• Day-to-day operations within the cleanroom assembly environment.
• Population and hand-soldering of PCBs to high-reliability space standards.
• Assembly and repairs of pc boards, and integration of mechanical components into chassis.
• Application of glues, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings.
• Operation of tools and equipment including curing ovens, vacuum tanks, solder pots, and crimping tools.
• Strict adherence to traceability protocols throughout the assembly process.
• Logging and managing components, work-in-progress, and completed products.
• Capturing job status and task completion within the production system.
• Secure packaging of final products for international shipping.
• Reporting on production progress and escalating issues to the line manager.
• Interpreting and reviewing assembly documentation and build instructions.
• Ensuring manufacturing steps align with documented procedures and quality standards.
• Signing off all relevant documentation for complete traceability and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Valid IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 Certificate (preferred)
• Certification or training in electro-mechanical assembly, wiring, and soldering techniques (advantageous).

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience assembling complex, high-reliability electro-mechanical equipment.
• Assembly of electrical harnesses and mechanical integration.
• Previous Solder Experience.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Working in controlled environments such as aerospace, medical, or military manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and cleanroom procedures.
• Proven ability to interpret electronic/mechanical drawings and follow detailed build instructions.
• Comfortable working with small components using a microscope.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and documentation skills.