Senior Electronics Repair Technician - Remote Diagnostics

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid plan

Retirement fund

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a meticulous Specialized Electronics Repair Technician to repair and refurbish complex electronic devices used in high-tech industries. The role emphasizes meticulous soldering, diagnostic testing, and component-level repair.

The successful candidate will read schematics, use test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers), and maintain repair logs while adhering to ESD and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in electronic circuit board repair and component-level troubleshooting.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and advanced soldering skills (SMD, BGA).
• Proficiency with electronic testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and understand complex schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electronic equipment including circuit boards, power supplies, and control modules.
• Perform intricate soldering/de-soldering on SMD and through-hole components.
• Repair and calibrate sophisticated devices according to specifications.
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators for tests.
• Interpret schematics and repair manuals to guide repairs.
• Test repaired units and verify functionality before returning to service.
• Maintain detailed repair logs with parts used and procedures.
• Provide feedback to engineering teams for product improvement.

Skills

Soldering and repair

Component-level troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Diagnostic testing

ESD compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Electronics Engineering qualification

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a meticulous Specialized Electronics Repair Technician to repair and refurbish complex electronic devices used in high-tech industries. The role emphasizes meticulous soldering, diagnostic testing, and component-level repair.

The successful candidate will read schematics, use test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers), and maintain repair logs while adhering to ESD and safety guidelines.