Optomechanical AIT Technician

HR Talent Partner SA; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is seeking an Optomechanical AIT Technician in Somerset West. This full-time role involves supporting the assembly and testing of spacecraft components to ensure they meet quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or related fields, experience in mechanical design, and proficiency in assembling high-precision systems. The position offers excellent salary and opportunities for internal advancement.

Benefits

Internal career advancement opportunities

Excellent salary

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering roles.
• Experience with optical/optomechanical systems.
• Experience in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to team members.
• Assemble and integrate optical components.
• Maintain optical system integrity in a cleanroom.
• Develop assembly and integration procedures.
• Prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical design and development

Interpreting engineering drawings

Assembling high-precision systems

Environmental testing procedures

Executing test plans and analyzing data

Quality control procedures

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, Optomechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

NX software

Job description

Optomechanical AIT Technician job vacancy in Somerset West.

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for an Optomechanical AIT Technologist / Technician to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in Somerset West, Cape Town.

Excellent salary on offer and internal career advancement opportunities.

Position Overview

Support the precise assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft components, ensuring they meet all technical and quality standards for successful space missions.

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical engineering roles.
• Experience in mechanical design, development and manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in assembling high-precision systems.
• Knowledge of environmental testing procedures, including thermal, vibration, and shock tests.
• Ability to execute test plans and analyse test data.
• Implementation of quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Proficiency in generating and maintaining technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, Optomechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Recommendations

• Experience and knowledge of optical/optomechanical systems.
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and NX software.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment and complying with quality processes.
• Experience performing AIT of optical payloads or other high-precision optical instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with interferometry techniques and equipment.
• Proficiency in optical metrology.

Special Requirement

• Will be required to work on weekends and after hours from time to time if and when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to team members.
• Assemble and integrate optical and mechanical components to ensure proper alignment and functionality.
• Maintain the integrity of optical systems in a cleanroom environment.
• Develop and refine assembly and integration procedures and execute test plans.
• Implement quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain detailed records of assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design documentation, work instructions, build history documentation, test reports, and customer documentation.

Applying for Position

• Only open to South African citizens.
• If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV.