Product Technician

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

Job summary

A leading electronics company in South Africa is seeking a Product Technician to support the design, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic products. The successful candidate will have a technical diploma in Electronic Engineering and over 2 years of experience in a lab or product development environment. Responsibilities include assisting engineers with testing, performing fault isolation, and documenting results. This role requires strong knowledge of electronic systems and the ability to work from technical drawings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in electronics assembly, testing or troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems.
• Knowledge of electronic components, schematics, and PCB layout is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in assembly, prototyping, and testing of systems.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and fault isolation on PCB assemblies.
• Document test results, product configurations, and deviations from specifications.
• Use test equipment to validate circuit performance.

Skills

Hands-on electronics assembly

Testing and troubleshooting

Knowledge of electronic systems

Ability to work from technical drawings

Education

Matric and technical diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology

Red Seal Electrical Trade

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