Hardware Technician – Control Equipment, Modderfontein

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in electronics engineering to join our client's Control Equipment division. This role is pivotal in bridging Production and Engineering, with responsibilities including industrialising test systems, managing the Repair Centre, and providing component?level troubleshooting support.

We are looking for a hands?on, diagnosis?focused technician who is equally comfortable on the production floor and in the engineering lab. Proficiency in C and Altium is preferred, but the non?negotiables are: Component?level fault finding; Experience with test jigs and TPM

Qualifications and Experience

• BTech in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3–5 years' experience in electronics technical support at PCB/component level
• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design
• Experience in electronics assembly testing procedures
• Software proficiency: C programming (for test platforms and data logging)
• Highly desirable: PCB design experience (Altium, PCAD)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technical testing systems to improve reliability and repeatability
• Execute Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on all test equipment
• Manage the CE Repair Centre: oversee repairs, subcontractors, and quality improvements
• Troubleshoot electronics to component level using schematics and lab equipment
• Maintain fault databases and compile quality reports for management
• Coach and mentor Repair Centre staff
• Provide on-site field support (local and international) when required
• Interface with Production, Engineering, and customers to resolve technical queries