Junior Production Technician

IT – Support
Somerset West – Western Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
An innovative Automation Company is seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and skilled Technician to join its dynamic Production team. The successful candidate will contribute to a range of specialized processes within various aspects of aerospace production.  Applicants should hold a B-Tech Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. A solid understanding of electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and soldering techniques is essential.
 
DUTIES:
The Employee will work as a Junior Production Technician; scope of work will include (but is not limited to) the following:
  • Assembly, testing, design, development, implementation and verification of systems, subsystems,
  • testers and associated software, hardware and algorithms associated with the Employer’s products
  • and services
  • Contributing towards the outputs for specific projects, including all design, documentation and
  • verification artefacts
  • Taking responsibility for the proper implementation and proper functionality of the Employer’s prototyping and assembly facilities, including tooling, spares, stock and infrastructure.
  • Maintain company processes and systems in line with ISO 9001, AS 9100 and other quality, production and development standards
  • Managing stores and stock alignment with AS9100 standards, ensuring all materials and components are organized, safely stored, and properly accounted for
  • Conducting incoming inspections of components to verify quality, quantity, authenticity and ensuring each part is precisely documented within the ERP system
  • Collaborating with the Quality Manager to perform formal quality inspections on electronic and mechanical components, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and product specifications
  • Play a role in the generation of outputs for projects, including design, testing, documentation, production and verification artefacts
  • Implementation of Company System engineering processes, plans and policies as applicable to a specific project
  • Perform minor support roles within the company, as required.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • B-Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • Familiarity with Electronic components, PCBs, and Soldering.
  • Relevant industry Recommended Skills and Experience:
  • Electronic production
  • Electromechanical integration
  • Electronic testing
  • Integration testing
  • Product qualification and stress testing
  • Production and procurement experience will be advantageous.
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Ability to learn fast and absorb new information quickly
  • Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong problem-solving skills 
  • High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written). 

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