Senior Electro Mechanical Technician

SAAB; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab South Africa seeks a Senior Electro Mechanical Technician to test, fault-find and log failures on ERP shop orders in an agile factory. You will assemble LRUs/SRUs, test analog/digital circuitry and calibrate equipment to meet delivery timelines.

Requires 10 years of related experience, reading schematics, and strong IPC/ERP knowledge. You will uphold safety, quality, and lean manufacturing standards while supporting continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• 10 years of practical experience in an agile environment.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and record testing results.
• Knowledge of practical analogue and digital designs and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Test, fault-find, log failures and update ERP shop orders to meet delivery dates.
• Assemble and integrate LRUs and SRUs; test complete units and submodules.
• Calibrate and repair basic electronic equipment; use test equipment and jigs.
• Create MRBs when failures/blockers occur and ensure equipment calibration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Stakeholder engagement

Results oriented

IPC knowledge

Education

National Diploma / BTech Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

5S/6S

FOD

Digital & Analog apps

Job description

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’s necessary.

Your role:

To ensure continuous adherence to all policies, procedures and production standards

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

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.