Electronic Repair Technician

SUMMARY

Electrical automation company based in New Germany Pinetown is looking for an electronic repair tech that repairs down to component level on PCB boards & services existing electronic equipment on a component level.

Objectives of the role:

• Carry out board level repairs and servo drive repairs down to component level
• Record necessary information on reports so we have a historic database to refer back to
• To understand electronic principles of drives and servo motors.
• To detect electrical problems with drives and create quotations for repairs
• Exercise accuracy and professionalism in repair work.
• Manage all assigned jobs as per the companies requirements to provide smooth workflow in our system

• Fault find and perform component level repairs on variable speed drives and electronic boards
• Keep an accurate time sheet and enter labour hours into job management system
• Sourcing of parts and creation of quotes that include estimation of labour

• Proven working experience in a component level & soldering technician role
• Variable speed drive experience specifically important.
• Solid understanding of electrical principles and electronic signals
• Comprehensive experience in soldering and desoldering
• Proven ability to fault find using electrical drawings
• Detail orientated and organized
• Hands-on experience with variable speed drives
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service driven
• Relevant qaulifications for the elctronics industry
• 5+ years of work experience in the electronics field