Service and Support Technician

at  Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd

As the Service and Support Technician, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Independent fault finding and troubleshooting (electrical, mechanical, optical) on complex electronic systems;
• Maintenance of Rheinmetall designed components;
• Documentation of conducted work packages;
• Ensuring compliance and adherence to Rheinmetall Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Communication with multiple and varied engineering authorities for repairs;
• Support in developing solutions for mechanical/electrical/optical issues;
• Assist in creation of maintenance and support concepts;
• Advise management regarding technical issues and further development areas;
• Conduct software integration or updates on component or system Level; and
• Support in creating calculation and breakdowns for offers

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Extensive hands on experience in Electronics/ Optics Production/Service workshop environment;
• Certificate IV in Electronics/Avionics;
• Experience in the Defence industry;
• Experience in the use of electrical and optical test equipment;
• Understand generic electrical architecture (AC/DC), system integration (Analogue and Digital) and Defence electronics systems;
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with tight deadlines;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products;
• The ability to relate generic electronics knowledge to unfamiliar systems for troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to write work instructions;
• Ability and willingness to conduct business trips on request; and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship)