Electrical Automation Technician – SSEAT

Main job function

Our client are an electrical automation business based in New Germnay, Pinetown. They are looking for an Electronics technician to repair, install, service existing electronic equipment and servo motors. Their duties will be performed in the office and in factories. They also will need to interpret electrical drawings in fault finding situations.

• Support the technical department in carrying out board level repairs and servo drive repairs
• Record necessary information on reports so we have a historic database to refer back to
• To install & commission our agency VSDs and provide technical support
• To understand electronic principles of drives and servo motors.
• To detect electrical problems with drives and create quotations for repairs
• To resolve on site breakdowns on drives and remove drives if necessary.
• Exercise accuracy and professionalism in repair work.
• Manage all assigned jobs as per the companies requirements to provide smooth workflow in our business management system

• Proven working experience in an electronic technicians role
• Variable speed drive experience specifically important.
• Solid understanding of electrical principles and electronic signals
• Proven ability to fault find using electrical drawings
• Detail oriented and organised
• Hands-on experience with variable speed drives or servo motors
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service driven
• Relevant qualifications for the electronics industry
• 5+ years of work experience in the electronics field

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.