Electronics Technician

Aspen Pharma Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Pharma Group is seeking a maintenance professional to maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, and automation systems critical to reliable production. The role requires performing preventative and corrective maintenance, root cause analysis and CAPAs to minimize downtime and ensure GMP-compliant operations.

The position involves installing, testing and validating systems, performing calibrations, and providing technical support to continuously improve equipment reliability

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric
• N4 - N6 or equivalent in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering
• Trade tested Fitter/ Electrical/ Millwright

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical and automation systems to ensure reliable equipment performance, minimal downtime and safe, compliant production.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electronic and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and diagnose electronic/automation faults.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement approved CAPAs to prevent recurring failures.
• Install, repair, test and validate electronic and automation systems and components.
• Perform equipment calibration and planned inspections according to required standards.
• Provide technical support and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate job cards, work requisitions, maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with GMP, SHE, SOPs and applicable technical standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Calibrations

Education

N4-N6 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Trade tested Fitter/Electrical/Millwright

Tools

SAP

Job description

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical and automation systems to ensure reliable equipment performance, minimal downtime and safe, compliant production.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electronic and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and diagnose electronic/automation faults.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement approved CAPAs to prevent recurring failures.
• Install, repair, test and validate electronic and automation systems and components.
• Perform equipment calibration and planned inspections according to required standards.
• Provide technical support and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate job cards, work requisitions, maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with GMP, SHE, SOPs and applicable technical standards.

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Grade 12/Matric
• N4 - N6 or equivalent in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering
• Trade tested Fitter/ Electrical/ Millwright

Experience

• 3 to 5 years’ Production/Engineering experience related to mechanical and electric repair and maintenance on calibration equipment
• Knowledge of PC, PLC controlled systems & instrument calibration
• Knowledge of computerised maintenance systems (SAP) would be an advantage

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