Senior EndoScope Repair Technician

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Senior Endoscope Repair Technician in Johannesburg to undertake specialist repair of flexible endoscopes, ensuring OEM procedures and ISO 13485 standards are met. The role emphasizes quality control, documentation, and timely repair records.

The successful candidate will drive workshop quality, mentor juniors, manage customer relationships, and maintain tool calibration, parts usage, and repair reports for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in biomedical, electrical, electronics or mechanical engineering with 3+ years specialist repair experience, or 7+ years relevant scope repair experience.
• Strong experience in flexible endoscope repair and rebuilds.
• ISO 13485 and controlled repair environment regulatory knowledge.
• OEM certification is highly advantageous (Olympus preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, fault finding, repair, and rebuild of flexible endoscopes.
• Carry out major repairs including internal component replacement, articulation systems, channel repairs, optical systems, and full rebuilds.
• Conduct final quality inspections and functional testing before release.
• Ensure repairs comply with OEM procedures and standards.
• Maintain accurate job cards, parts usage records, and repair reports.
• Support and mentor junior technicians in inspection and minor repair activities.
• Assist in maintaining workshop tools, fixtures, and calibrated test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex failures and identify root causes.
• Support continuous improvement of repair quality, turnaround time, and workshop efficiency.
• Ensure ISO quality standards and internal procedures are followed.

Skills

Endoscope repair

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

National Diploma or relevant qualification in biomedical/electrical/electronics/mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the job Senior EndoScope Repair Technician

Job Purpose

To undertake and manage specialist technical service activities relating to flexible endoscope repair. To always meet the quality and compliance requirements of the respective OEM's.

The Senior Endoscope Repair Technician is expected to drive workshop quality standards, support junior technicians, maintain internal customer relationships, and ensure all repair documentation, tooling controls, and service records are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection, fault finding, repair, and rebuild of flexible endoscopes.
• Carry out major repairs, including internal component replacement, articulation systems, channel repairs, optical systems, and full rebuilds.
• Conduct final quality inspections and functional testing before release.
• Ensure all repairs are completed in accordance with OEM procedures and standards.
• Maintain accurate job cards, parts usage records, and repair reports.
• Support and mentor junior technicians in inspection and minor repair activities.
• Assist in maintaining workshop tools, fixtures, and calibrated test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex failures and identify root causes.
• Support continuous improvement of repair quality, turnaround time, and workshop efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards and internal procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Technical Expertise: National Diploma or relevant qualification in biomedical, electrical, electronics, or mechanical engineering with 3+ years specialist repair experience; or 7+ years relevant scope technical repair experience.
• Strong experience in flexible endoscope repair and rebuilds.
• OEM certification (preferably Olympus Corporation) highly advantageous.
• Good proficiency in MS Office suite (will be tested).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Good understanding of medical device regulations, ISO 13485 principles, and controlled repair environments.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability to diagnose complex equipment failures and provide timely solutions.

Should you not be contacted within two weeks, please note that your application has been unsuccessful.