Electro Mechanical Technician

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Overview The role of an Electro Mechanical Technician at SAAB Grintek involves manufacturing and testing a variety of EW Antennas and RF products. This position reports to the Manager: Antenna Production. What you will do * Manufacture and test a variety of EW Antennas. * Perform testing and fault-finding on Antenna assemblies and RF products (0.5 - 42 GHz). * Ensure continuous adherence to all policies, procedures, and production standards. * Update production documents to the latest manufacturing status. * Continuously identify more cost-effective production methods and processes. * Ensure accurate mechanical assembly as set out in the requirements of the doc pack. * Conduct all testing as specified by ATP - Specification sheet. * Ensure effective execution of assigned work. * Determine repairs to be performed on items and distribute these to the relevant area for repair. * Contribute to the team to ensure the achievement of divisional and team goals. * Test, assemble, fault-find, and update job status on ERP orders, ensuring delivery due dates are met. * Observe and maintain shelf life of materials, 6's, ESD, FOD, and other lean and manufacturing principles. * Use processes and procedures as documented in executing testing of parts (SRU's and LRU's). * Ensure proper use and safekeeping of tools, test equipment, and special jigs used in execution of duties. * Create NCRs in system when any failures are experienced. * Perform quality work within the standard time allocated. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Knowledge and Experience:** * 3 – 10 years of related practical experience in an agile environment. * Ability to read schematic drawings and engineering instructions for assembling units. * Capability to generate reports and record data on testing results. * Understands and applies configuration processes. * 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 utilise them in Testing & fault-finding of LRU (Line Replaceable Units). * Knowledge of the Company's SOPS and execution thereof. * Overall testing/assembling on 3 to 4 Projects. * Ability to work with microscopes with good hand and eye co-ordination. * **Skills and Competencies:** * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Trustworthy, driven and dedicated individual. * High level of autonomy and decision-making capability. * Recognizes opportunities for self-development and creates a development plan to address needs. * Actively seeks out opportunities to gain additional exposure and experience. * Updates knowledge by increasing product base. * Actively supports and helps others to solve work problems and achieve team objectives. * Provides team with support on technical issues and makes technically sound recommendations. * Confidently expresses opinion and actively shares information with team. * Information is presented in a logical, coherent manner and is supported by facts. * Proactive engagement with all stakeholders as and when required. * Develop productive relationships with all stakeholders. * Results and KPI driven. * ESD Control Certification, IPC J-STD 001 and RF applications knowledge. * ERP system knowledge (IFS Introduction). * 5S Principles training. * Part 145 Human Factors training. * **Qualification:** * National Diploma / BTech Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent. Who should apply This role is suitable for qualified Electro-mechanical Technicians who possess 3-10 years of practical experience in an agile environment, specifically in manufacturing and testing EW Antennas and RF products. The ideal candidate is a trustworthy, driven, and dedicated individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a high level of autonomy and decision-making capability, and is results and KPI driven. They should also demonstrate a commitment to continuous self-development and possess the technical knowledge required for testing, fault-finding, and assembly processes. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/electro-mechanical-technician-saab-grintek Source: myjobmag

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