Electro Mechanical Technician

We are looking for qualified Electro-mechanical Technicians who can manufacture and test a variety of EW Antennas and RF products

(0.5 - 42 GHz).

The role will be reporting to the Manager:
Antenna Production

• Manufacture and testing of a variety of EW Antennas
• Testing and fault-finding of Antenna assemblies and RF products (0.5 - 42 GHz).
• To ensure continuous adherence to all policies, procedures and production standards
• To ensure that production documents are updated to latest manufacturing status
• To ensure the continuous identification of more cost-effective production methods and processes
• To ensure the accurate mechanical assembly as set out in the requirements of the doc pack. To ensure that all testing is done as specified by ATP - Specification sheet
• Ensure effective execution of assigned work
• To determine repairs to be performed on items and distribute these to relevant area to be repaired
• To contribute to the team to ensure the achievement of divisional and team goals
• Ability to test, assemble, fault-find and update job status on ERP orders ensuring that delivery due dates are met.
• Observing and maintaining shelf life of materials, 6’s, ESD, FOD and other lean and manufacturing principles.
• Ability to use processes and procedures as documented in executing testing of parts i.e. SRU’s and LRU’s.
• Ensure proper use and safekeeping of tools, test equipment and special jigs used in execution of duties
• Create NCRs in system when any failures are experienced.
• Perform quality work within the standard time allocated.

• 3 – 10 years of related practical experience in an agile environment
• Ability to read schematic drawings and engineering instructions for assembling units
• Generate reports and record data on testing results
• Understands and applies configuration processes
• Achieves and maintains a high level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas.
• Keeps abreast of current developments and trends in their area of expertise.
• Achieves required results in specific technical/professional areas
• Must be able to understand the functionality of Test Equipment/Instrumentation and utilise them in Testing & fault-finding of LRU (Line Replaceable Units)
• Knowledge of the Company’s SOPS and execution thereof
• Overall testing/assembling on 3 to 4 Projects
• Ability to work with microscopes with good hand and eye co-ordination

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Trustworthy, driven and dedicated individual
• High level of autonomy and decision-making capability
• Recognizes opportunities for self-development and creates a development plan to address needs
• Actively seek out opportunities to gain additional exposure and experience
• Updates knowledge by increasing product base
• Actively supports and helps others to solve work problems and achieve team objectives
• Provides team with support on technical issues and makes technically sound recommendations
• Confidently expresses opinion and actively shares information with team
• Information is presented in a logical, coherent manner and is supported by facts
• Proactive engagement with all stakeholders as and when required
• Develop productive relationships with all stakeholders
• Results and KPI driven
• ESD Control Certification, IPC J-STD 001 and RF applications knowledge
• ERP system knowledge (IFS Introduction)
• 5S Principles training
• Part 145 Human Factors training

National Diploma / BTech Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent

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