Electronic Technician

In brief

**Overview** This is for an Electronic Technician position, offered as a 12-month renewable contract, being recruited by Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. The specific end-employer for the role is not named in the description. The role involves comprehensive management of electronic equipment and automation systems, encompassing routine maintenance, fault finding, system design assistance, installation, commissioning, and detailed documentation. **What you will do** * Perform all routine maintenance of electronic equipment and automation systems (PCs, PLCs, and electronic devices) as per preventative maintenance program. * Conduct fault finding and repair of equipment in the event of a breakdown, ensuring minimum downtime. * Assist in compiling design specifications of new equipment/ systems. * Carry out installation and commissioning of new equipment/ systems. * Perform in-house calibration of electronic equipment and instruments. * Manage decommissioning and commissioning of all equipment for external calibration. * Maintain document control in line with the Quality Management System. * Participate in developing new documentation about facility operation and maintenance (procedures, schematics). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Affirmative action South African citizen. * Available for a 12-month renewable contract. * Grade 12 + Trade Test and Minimum N6 qualification. * Minimum 5 years experience in: * Design, develop and install small automation systems. * SCADA systems – application, setup and programming preferably using Adroit. * Siemens PLC setup and programming preferably using Wonderware. * Working with EPLAN or similar software for documenting wiring diagrams. * PLC programming using RS Logixs or RS Logixs 5000. * Working with industrial communication networks (Ethernet, RS232, Profibus, AK). * Calibration of sensitive measurement equipment like load cells, temperature controller, data loggers. * Some exposure to robotics. * Willing to work standby, overtime and/or weekends as required. * Willing to travel overseas for periods up to 3 months. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an Affirmative Action South African citizen with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Electronic Technician. The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 education complemented by a Trade Test and a minimum N6 qualification. They should have practical experience in designing, developing, installing, and maintaining small automation systems, including expertise in SCADA (preferably Adroit) and PLC programming (Siemens with Wonderware, RS Logixs/5000). Experience with EPLAN or similar software for wiring diagrams, industrial communication networks, and calibration of sensitive measurement equipment is essential, along with some exposure to robotics. Candidates must be prepared for a 12-month renewable contract, willing to work standby, overtime, or weekends as needed, and open to overseas travel for up to three months at a time. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/manufacturing/other-manufacturing/port-elizabeth/electronic-technician-id-7603414 Source: jobmail

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• PLC programming

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