Parts Preparation Technician (South Africa)

Simera Sense; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Space industry experience

Cutting-edge technology

Competitive salary

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Simera Sense, based in Somerset West, invites applications for a Parts Preparation Technician to support the production of optical payloads for microsatellites. The role focuses on meticulous inspection, cleaning, masking and preparation of mechanical components used in space applications, with emphasis on quality and documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with good mechanical know-how and ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Must have higher certificate in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Good mechanical knowledge and ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean and prepare mechanical components for space applications.
• Assist with integration and testing phases of optical payloads.
• Maintain and complete production documentation for all tasks performed.
• Identify inconsistencies or defects and report them to engineers.
• Perform detailed measurements and compare against engineering drawings.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Technical drawings understanding

Education

Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base. Our Head Office is in Belgium, and our South African company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

Simera Sense is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on individual to join our team in Somerset West as a Parts Preparation Technician. In this essential role, you will support the production of cutting-edge optical payloads for small satellites by ensuring that all components are meticulously prepared, cleaned, and ready for assembly. If you take pride in precision, enjoy working in a high-tech environment, and want to contribute to the success of space missions, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Purpose:

Ensure the meticulous inspection, cleaning, and preparation of mechanical components for space applications, supporting the assembly and integration of high-quality optical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Assist engineers with the detailed integration of space-borne optical systems.
• Provide support during the assembly, integration, and testing phases of optical payloads.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Perform detailed inspection of all mechanical components received, comparing measurements to engineering drawings
• Complete incoming inspection documentation, ensuring all data, measurement reports, and related documents are accurately stored.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Conduct meticulous cleaning of all received mechanical parts for use in space applications.
• Assist with masking, painting, and demasking of relevant mechanical components.
• Execute various part preparation procedures on mechanical and optical components.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Ensure all prepared parts meet the required quality standards for space applications.
• Identify and report any inconsistencies or defects in parts and components.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Complete work instructions, test reports, and other production documentation for all tasks performed.
• Maintain detailed production documentation of all measurement and process results.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes

Required Qualifications:

Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Required Experience:

Good mechanical knowledge and understanding of technical drawings

Recommendations:

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a high-precision mechanical field is preferred.
• Previous experience working with mechanical component inspection and acceptance.
• Formal education/ short course/ training on technical drawings will be advantageous.

Special requirement(s):

Will be required to work overtime.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
• A competitive salary
• A friendly working environment.