Senior Electronic Technician: Systems Repair & Assembly

Epiroc Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiroc in Pretoria, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Electronic Technician to ensure reliable assembly, testing, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems across production and service environments.

You will install, configure, program, and commission electronics, perform fault diagnosis and repairs, manage documentation and stock, and contribute to safety and quality standards while guiding junior staff.

Qualifications

• BTech or diploma in electronics engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic systems and equipment including PCBs, control systems, instrumentation, and communication devices.
• Some supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, program, and commission electronic equipment, including firmware, sensors, control systems, wiring, and potting of assemblies.
• Perform routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, and component replacement on electronic units, including soldering, testing, and calibration.
• Assess incoming repair units, determine root causes of failures, and prepare repair quotations where required.
• Troubleshoot electronic systems using schematics, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation to resolve issues efficiently.
• Conduct board level and system testing, quality inspections, and verification against specifications, ATPs, ATCs, and QA standards.
• Support assembly, disassembly, prototyping, ECO implementation, and provide technical assistance to engineers as required.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, stock control, administrative records, and ensure correct labelling and packaging of repaired units.
• Comply with health, safety, environmental, quality, and sustainability requirements while maintaining a clean, organised work environment and supporting continuous learning.

Skills

Electronic systems

Leadership

Education

BTech or Diploma in electronics engineering technology or related field

Job description

Epiroc in Pretoria, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Electronic Technician to ensure reliable assembly, testing, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems across production and service environments.

You will install, configure, program, and commission electronics, perform fault diagnosis and repairs, manage documentation and stock, and contribute to safety and quality standards while guiding junior staff.