Hardware Technologist - Testing Bench

FM Staff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Hardware Technologist to join their team in Cape Town. This role involves testing and repairing electronic equipment, developing test benches, and writing technical reports. With a focus on quality and precision, you'll be responsible for acceptance testing and ensuring the functionality of various electronic systems. If you are passionate about electronics and have a strong background in fault finding and repairs, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment. Join a team where your expertise will be valued and where you can make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in electronic equipment testing and repairs.
• Proficient in technical report writing and test bench development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing, fault finding, and repairs of electronic equipment.
• Develop and document test procedures and reports.

Skills

Reading and understanding circuit diagrams

Fault finding and repairs

Electronics components identification

Knowledge of how to use measuring instruments

Knowledge of electronics communication

Technical Report writing ability

Basic coding/programming skill

Knowledge of electronics development environment

Education

BTech in Electronic Engineering

Advanced Diploma in Electronic Engineering

National Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Python

C

C++

CAD (e.g. Altium, Proteas, Easy EDA)

Job description

We are looking for a Hardware Technologist for 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.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Completed a BTech, Advanced Diploma or National Diploma in Electronic Engineering.
2. At least 5 years' experience in:
1. Electronic equipment
2. Acceptance Testing
3. Fault finding and repairs
4. Operational and Qualification testing
5. Technical Report writing after various tests
6. Test Bench development (hardware and software)
7. Acceptance Test Procedure and Acceptance
8. Test Report development
9. PCB Soldering
10. Equipment assembly and testing
3. Non-negotiable required skills:
1. Reading and understanding circuit diagrams
2. Fault finding and repairs
3. Electronics components identification
4. Knowledge of how to use measuring instruments
5. Knowledge of electronics communication (e.g. CAN, RS232, RS485, RS422, ETHERNET, etc)
6. Technical Report writing ability
7. Basic coding/programming skill
8. Knowledge and understanding of how to write code and use at least one electronics development environment.
4. Software proficiencies: MS Office, Python/C/C++, and CAD (e.g. Altium/ Proteas/Easy EDA, etc).
5. RSA Citizen
6. No criminal record

Preferably already reside in the Cape Town region or be willing to relocate to Cape Town at own cost.