Product Technician

Booyco Electronics; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Boksburg is seeking a detail-oriented Product Technician to support the design, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic products. In this role, you will assist engineers with prototyping and testing systems while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in electronics assembly and troubleshooting, with strong knowledge of electronic systems and relevant technical qualifications. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support product transitions to production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in electronics assembly, testing, or troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of electronic systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to work from technical drawings, datasheets, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in the assembly, prototyping, and testing of systems.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and fault isolation of PCB assemblies.
• Document test results and product configurations.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to clients.

Skills

Hands-on experience in electronics assembly

Troubleshooting electronic systems

Working with technical drawings

Knowledge of PCB layout

Education

Matric and technical diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Logic analysers

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

Hands‑on and detail‑oriented Product Technician to support the design, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic products and systems. As a key member of the engineering team, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products meet functional, quality, and safety standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Education, Experience and Competencies

• Matric and tertiary qualification/technical diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology and/or Electrical Trade (Red Seal).
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in electronics assembly, testing, or troubleshooting (preferably in a lab or product development environment).
• Strong knowledge of electronic systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of electronic components, schematics, and PCB layout. (advantageous)
• Ability to work from technical drawings, datasheets, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in the assembly, prototyping, and testing of systems.
• Assist Product Specialist with Software and Hardware testing.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations, fault isolation, and rework of PCB assemblies and prototypes.
• Document test results, product configurations, and any deviations from specifications.
• Use test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, logic analysers) to validate circuit performance.
• Support product qualification testing including thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, and compliance checks.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, such as test procedures, wiring diagrams, and part lists.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance to support product transitions from prototype to production.
• Maintain lab equipment, tools, and inventory in a safe and organized manner.
• Analysing product requirements and customer needs.
• Assisting in the preparation of product presentations and demonstrations.
• Provide on‑site and remote technical support to clients and end‑users.
• Promptly troubleshoot and resolve issues with electronic systems.
• Monitor electronic system performance and suggest improvements for efficiency and reliability.