Senior Electro Mechanical Technician

Saab Grintek Defence (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab Grintek Defence (Pty) Ltd in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a Senior Electro Mechanical Technician to test, fault-find, log failures and update shop orders. You will assemble and integrate LRUs and SRUs, test complete units and sub modules, and work with analogue and digital circuitry to component level.

The role requires a strong background in electronics testing, calibration, and use of test equipment, with delivery-focused, safety-conscious execution and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related practical experience in an agile environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronic units.
• Record data on testing results.
• Understands and applies configuration processes.
• Knowledge of analogue and digital designs and troubleshooting techniques.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in area of expertise.
• Understand functionality of Test Equipment/Instrumentation for SRU/LRU fault-finding.
• Adhere to Company Standard Work Processes and provide feedback for improvements.
• Read electronic circuit diagrams and perform fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Test, fault-find, log in failures and update status on ERP Shop orders to meet delivery dates.
• Assemble and integrate LRUs and SRUs.
• Test units up to assembly level and fault-find analogue/digital circuitry.
• Install, maintain, calibrate and repair basic electronic equipment as required.
• Provide feedback on technical problems for corrective action.
• Support the Manager in achieving departmental goals.
• Follow health, safety and environmental regulations and lean manufacturing principles.
• Calibrate and check testing equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain inventory of materials and floor stock.

Skills

Test equipment knowledge

ERP shop orders

Analogue & digital fault-finding

Team collaboration

Education

National Diploma / BTech Electrical/Electronic

Tools

ERP systems

Test equipment & jigs

Job description

Position:

Senior Electro Mechanical Technician We are looking for a qualified Senior Electro Mechanical Technician. The person must have the ability to Test, Fault-Find, Log-in failures and update job status on Shop orders. Work agile and contribute where it is necessary.

Your role:

• Ability to Test, Fault-find, Log in failures, rectify/adjust and update job status on ERP Shop orders ensuring that delivery due dates are met
• Assemble and integrate LRU's and SRU's
• Testing and fault finding of complete units (LRU) and sub modules (SRU) up to assembly level
• Testing and fault finding of analogue and digital circuitry up to component level
• Installs, maintenance, calibrates and repairs basic electronic equipment were required
• Generate feedback information, highlighting technical problems encountered on equipment for corrective action to be taken
• Support the Manager in meeting departmental goals.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures, health & safety, and environmental compliance
• Observing and maintaining shelf life of materials, 5's, 6's, ESD, FOD and other lean and manufacturing principles.
• Ability to use processes and procedures as documented in executing Testing of parts i.e. SRU's and LRU's
• Ensure proper use and safekeeping of tools, test equipment and special jigs used in execution of duties
• Create MRB's in system when any failures/blockers are experienced
• Ensure that all testing equipment is appropriately calibrated
• Delivery Deadline driven with customer focus
• Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using relevant tools
• Maintain inventory of job materials/consumables and floor stock

Your profile:

• The person must be output focused to ensure that customer deliveries are met.
• Be a team player to support the Manager in meeting departmental goals in terms of quality, performance, cost and timeous deliveries.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 10 years of related practical experience in an agile environment
• Ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronic units.
• Record data on testing results
• Understands and applies configuration processes
• Knowledge of the practical application of analogue and digital designs includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and technical know-how in troubleshooting
• Achieves and maintains a high level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas.
• Keeps abreast of current developments and trends in their area of expertise.
• Achieves required results in specific technical/professional areas
• Must be able to understand the functionality of Test Equipment/Instrumentation and utilize them in Testing & fault-finding of SRU (Shop Replaceable Units) and LRU (Line Replaceable Units)
• Must be able to adhere to the Company’s Standard Work Processes and give feedback to improve and execution thereof
• Ability to read electronic circuit diagram, analyses and use it for fault finding.
• Logical and systematic analysis of circuitry
• Assist in establishing production capability and training a resource

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Trustworthy, driven and dedicated individual
• High level of autonomy and decision-making capability
• Actively seek out opportunities to gain additional exposure and experience
• Updates knowledge by increasing product base
• Actively supports and helps others to solve work problems and achieve team objectives
• Provides team with support on technical issues and makes technically sound recommendations
• Proactive engagement with all stakeholders as and when required
• Develop productive relationships with all stakeholders
• Results and KPI driven
• Knowledge of IPC standards and application
• Knowledge of ERP systems, 6's, FOD, Digital and Analog Applications

Required Qualification:

National Diploma / BTech Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent

What you will be a part of

SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains. With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are. If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different, yet we share the same goal - to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.

At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose - keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions.

What makes that difference possible? You. We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation - investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution - that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.