Senior Endoscope Repair Technician (major repair&rebuild), Soweto

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Endoscope Repair Technician to join our technical team. This senior-level role is critical to ensuring the highest standards of device integrity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance through advanced repair, rebuild, and quality assurance of flexible endoscopes.

Job Purpose The Senior Endoscope Repair Technician is responsible for performing complex internal repairs, full disassembly and rebuilds, as well as final quality assurance of flexible endoscopes. This role serves as a technical authority within the repair function and provides mentorship to junior technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Perform advanced diagnostics, fault finding, and root cause analysis on flexible endoscopes.

Conduct full disassembly, internal repair, and complete rebuilds to OEM standards.

Execute final testing, calibration, and quality assurance checks prior to release.

Ensure all repairs comply with ISO 13485, OEM, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain accurate and detailed repair documentation and tracking records.

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior technicians.

Take ownership of complex repair cases and ensure timely turnaround while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

National Diploma in Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent three-year technical qualification (or equivalent experience in endoscope repair).

OEM certification in major endoscope repair and rebuild (preferably Olympus).

Advanced training in flexible endoscope systems, diagnostics, and calibration.

Experience

3–5 years of technical experience in endoscope repair, including major and complex repairs.

Proven progression through Level 1 (Inspection) and Level 2 (Minor Repair) competencies.

Extensive hands-on experience with full disassembly, internal repair, and rebuild of flexible endoscopes.

Strong diagnostic capability with complex failure modes.

Proficiency in MS Office and repair tracking/documentation systems.

Skills&Competencies

Advanced technical precision and attention to detail.

Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, OEM standards, and regulatory compliance.

High level of accountability for patient safety and product quality.

Ability to work independently and manage complex workloads under pressure.

Strong leadership, mentoring, and team support capability.

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