R&D Test Technician

The purpose of the R&D Test Technician is to support the R&D team with preparation and operation of tests in a safe and timely manner and maintain the equipment in the State-of-the-Art testing facility.

Qualifications

Matric

• Welding Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Mechanical experience.

• Technical experience or education of a technical nature.
• Electronic experience – reading of schematics, soldering.

Self-managing; works well under little supervision.

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Academically inclined with an eagerness to continuously learn and develop knowledge.
• Confidence to question and verify information.
• Good interpersonal skills – customer focused.
• Able to work comfortably in a high-paced environment.
• Able to manage a small team of lab technicians and assistants.
• Good communication skills, comfortable with public speaking.
• Successfully interact with all organisational levels.
• Ability to assess priority levels and respond accordingly.

Responsibilities

Assist in the fabrication of samples and concepts.

• Operate testing equipment in accordance with the defined methodology.
• Maintenance of the testing equipment and facilities.
• Task allocation and administrative management of team personnel.
• Arc and gas cutting.
• Assembly of machines.
• Operating cold circular saw.
• Operation of hand tools.
• Operation of power tools.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Operation of R&D testing equipment.
• Housekeeping of Engineering operational areas.
• Ensuring engineering tools are adequately maintained.
• Ensuring material and spares required to perform the work are correct.

Closing date: June 4

Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, accelerating the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization, and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK billion in 3, and has around passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around countries.