Hardware Technologist

Rarecruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electronics Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for testing electronic equipment, conducting fault finding and repairs, and developing comprehensive technical reports. You will also engage in test bench development, requiring proficiency in programming and the use of various measuring instruments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative projects in the electronics field. If you have a passion for electronics and a knack for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in electronics testing and repairs.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acceptance testing and fault finding on electronic equipment.
• Develop technical reports and acceptance test procedures.

Skills

Fault finding and repairs

Technical Report writing

Proficiency in MS Office

Python

C

C++

Reading and understanding circuit diagrams

Electronics components identification

Basic coding / programming skill

Education

B-Tech / National Higher Diploma

Tools

Test Bench development tools

Measuring instruments

Electronics development boards (Arduino, Raspberry Pi)

Drawing software

Job description

Electronic Equipment testing, Fault finding and repairs, Electronic Test Equipment Test Bench development (hardware and software) and documentation, Technical Report writing, Acceptance Test Procedure and Test Report development.

Key Responsibilities / Main Job Duties:

• Electronic equipment
• Acceptance Testing
• Fault finding and repairs
• Operational and Qualification testing
• Technical Report writing after various tests
• Test Bench development (hardware and software)
• Acceptance Test Procedure and Acceptance Test Report development
• PCB Soldering
• Equipment assembly and testing

Candidate Requirements:

• B-Tech / National Higher Diploma
• Some form of IPC training (preferable)
• 5 years of experience needed
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Python / C / C++
• At least one drawing software
• Reading and understanding circuit diagrams
• Fault finding and repairs
• Electronics components identification
• Knowledge of how to use measuring instruments
• Knowledge of electronics communication (e.g. CAN, RS232, RS485, RS422, ETHERNET, etc)
• Technical Report writing ability
• Basic coding / programming skill
• Knowledge and understanding of how to write code and use at least one electronics development board e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc

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