Technician

at  Saab Inc

We are looking for a qualified Technician. The person must have the ability to Test, Fault-Find, Log-in failures and update job status on Shop orders. Work agile and contribute where it’s necessary. The person must be able to travel occasionally.

Your role

• To ensure continuous adherence to all policies, procedures and production standards.
• Ability to Test, Fault-find, Log in failures, rectify/adjust and update job status on ERP Shop orders ensuring that delivery due dates are met.
• Testing and fault finding of complete units (LRU) and sub modules (SRU) up to assembly level.
• Testing and fault finding of analogue and digital circuitry up to component level.
• Planning and execution of production test schedules.
• Test all products as per relevant test procedures.
• Perform quality checks and functional testing of production assemblies and PCB spares.
• Generate feedback information, highlighting technical problems encountered on equipment for corrective action to be taken.
• Support the Team leader in meeting departmental goals.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
• Observing and maintaining shelf life of materials, 5’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 MRB’s in system when any failures/blockers are experienced.
• Ability to perform electro-mechanical sub and final assemblies of products using applicable Assembly Instructions or other documentation
• Identifies any problems and potential solutions and troubleshoots the issues using technical knowledge in a methodical manner
• Ensure that all testing equipment is appropriately calibrated
• Delivery Deadline driven with customer focus
• Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using relevant tools
• Maintain inventory of job materials/consumables and floor stock.

Your profile
The person must be output focused to ensure that customer deliveries are met. Be a team player to support the Manager and Team Leader in meeting departmental goals in terms of quality, performance, cost and timeous deliveries.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 – 10 years of related practical experience in an agile environment
• 10 or more years’ experience in PCB fault-finding and Electronic Equipment sub-assemblies and final product assembly and testing
• Experience in software programming will be advantageous.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronic units. Record data on testing results.
• Understands and applies configuration processes.
• Knowledge of the practical application of analogue and digital designs, this includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and technical know-how in troubleshooting.
• 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 utilize them in Testing & fault-finding of SRU (Shop Replaceable Units) and LRU (Line Replaceable Units).
• Must be able to adhere to the Company’s Standard Work Processes and give feedback to improve and execution thereof.
• Ability to read electronic circuit diagram, analyses and use it for fault finding. Logical and systematic analysis of circuitry.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and application
• Knowledge of ERP systems, 5S, FOD, Digital and Analog Applications

Required Skills:

• Actively supports and assist others to solve work problems to achieve team objectives
• Provides team with support on technical issues and makes technically sound recommendations
• Proactive engagement with all stakeholders as and when required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Qualification:

• National Diploma / BTech / Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
• Any leadership training will be an advantage

What you will be a part of
SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.
With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.
If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.
SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date

• To ensure continuous adherence to all policies, procedures and production standards.
• Ability to Test, Fault-find, Log in failures, rectify/adjust and update job status on ERP Shop orders ensuring that delivery due dates are met.
• Testing and fault finding of complete units (LRU) and sub modules (SRU) up to assembly level.
• Testing and fault finding of analogue and digital circuitry up to component level.
• Planning and execution of production test schedules.
• Test all products as per relevant test procedures.
• Perform quality checks and functional testing of production assemblies and PCB spares.
• Generate feedback information, highlighting technical problems encountered on equipment for corrective action to be taken.
• Support the Team leader in meeting departmental goals.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
• Observing and maintaining shelf life of materials, 5’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 MRB’s in system when any failures/blockers are experienced.
• Ability to perform electro-mechanical sub and final assemblies of products using applicable Assembly Instructions or other documentation
• Identifies any problems and potential solutions and troubleshoots the issues using technical knowledge in a methodical manner
• Ensure that all testing equipment is appropriately calibrated
• Delivery Deadline driven with customer focus
• Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using relevant tools
• Maintain inventory of job materials/consumables and floor stock