Test Field technician

HENSOLDT South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking a skilled Testfield Technician to perform electronic testing, fault finding, and component-level repairs in a production environment. You will verify functionality and compliance with technical and customer requirements to ensure reliable electronic products.

The role requires RF measurements, analogue/digital electronics expertise, and experience with ATE. IPC certification is advantageous, and a Diploma in Electronic Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum T3, N6 or S4 in Electronic Engineering; a Diploma in Electronic Engineering will be preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within an electronic manufacturing or production test environment.
• Practical experience in Radio Frequency (RF) measurements is a prerequisite.
• Experience in component-level fault finding and repair within a military electronic environment.
• Experience working with analogue and digital electronics and associated test equipment.
• Experience with computer-based testing and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) will be advantageous.
• IPC certification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute electronic product testing using approved test documentation, instrumentation, test equipment, software, firmware, and test setups.
• Perform systematic diagnostics and fault finding at component, subsystem, and system level using circuit diagrams, diagnostic procedures, and electronic test equipment.
• Perform component-level repairs, soldering, rework, and product restoration in accordance with approved technical procedures and applicable IPC requirements.
• Verify product workmanship, alignment, and compliance through prescribed testing processes to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate test records, job cards, fault and FRACAS reports while adhering to ESD, OHS, quality, and organisational requirements.

Skills

RF Measurement

Diagnostics

Analog Electronics

Digital Electronics

Component-Level Troubleshooting

Electronic Test Equipment

Test Documentation

Education

T3 / N6 / S4 in Electronic Engineering

Diploma in Electronic Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)

SMT Components

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled Testfield Technician to perform electronic product testing, fault finding, diagnostics, and component-level repairs within a production environment. The role is responsible for verifying product functionality, quality, and compliance with technical and customer requirements through accurate testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities, ensuring reliable electronic products are delivered in accordance with specified standards

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum T3, N6 or S4 in Electronic Engineering; a Diploma in Electronic Engineering will be preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within an electronic manufacturing or production test environment.
• Practical experience in Radio Frequency (RF) measurements is a prerequisite.
• Experience in component-level fault finding and repair within a military electronic environment.
• Experience working with analogue and digital electronics and associated test equipment.
• Experience with computer-based testing and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) will be advantageous.
• IPC certification will be advantageous.

Key technical skills

• Electronic Testing, Diagnostics and Fault Finding
• Radio Frequency (RF) Measurement and Testing
• Analogue and Digital Electronics
• Component-Level Troubleshooting and Repair
• Electronic Circuit Diagram Interpretation
• Technical, Wiring and Manufacturing Drawing Interpretation
• Electronic Test and Measurement Equipment
• Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)
• Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and Test Result Records (TRR)
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Components
• Electronic Product Assembly
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Controls
• Lead-Free Soldering and Rework
• Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
• Computer Literacy

Key responsiabilities:

Test Preparation and Execution

Prepare and execute electronic product testing using approved test documentation, instrumentation, test equipment, software, firmware, and test setups to verify product functionality and conformance to specified requirements, resulting in accurate, reliable, and compliant test outcomes.

Diagnostics and Fault Finding

Perform systematic diagnostics and fault finding at component, subsystem, and system level using circuit diagrams, diagnostic procedures, and electronic test equipment to identify defects and determine root causes, resulting in accurate fault isolation and effective technical resolution.

Maintenance, Repair and Rework

Perform component-level repairs, soldering, rework, and product restoration in accordance with approved technical procedures and applicable IPC requirements to restore units to full functionality and specification, resulting in reliable and serviceable electronic products.

Quality Assurance and Product Verification

Verify product workmanship, alignment, and compliance through prescribed acceptance, burn-in, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), vibration, and other required testing processes to ensure products meet defined quality and technical standards, resulting in compliant products ready for Quality Control or Quality Assurance acceptance.

Technical Documentation, Compliance and Delivery

Maintain accurate test records, job cards, fault and FRACAS reports while adhering to ESD, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), quality, and organisational requirements to ensure traceability, compliance, and effective production control, resulting in accurate reporting and achievement of required delivery targets.

Our recruitment values

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline:

13 November 2026.