We have a vacancy for a Technologist in the Test Engineering department. Your main duties will be to do assembly, fault finding, repair and calibration on electronic test benches and test systems. This position might include occasional overseas traveling for test bench maintenance.

Your role

• Fault finding, repair and maintenance on existing Test Systems

• Assist in the manufacturing of new Test System

• Qualification and calibration of Test Systems

• Managing of test bench maintenance process in Test Engineering

• Systems Acceptance Test, documentation and execution

• Test systems hardware procurement

• Software Installation and setup

• Manage and successfully complete projects with little guidance

• Give support to production and other departments as required

• Give training on test bench operation as required

• Assist team members in general test bench management tasks

• Work as part of a team

Your profile

• Knowledge of National Instruments test equipment will be beneficial

• Background in Test Engineering processes and tools

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the testing environment

• Good knowledge of test instrumentation

• Good electronic fault-finding knowledge

• Soldering

• Mechanical assembly, wiring and crimping of cables and looms

• Reading of schematics, wiring diagrams and assembly instruction drawings

Competencies:

• Knowledge of engineering and testing procedures

• Know how to use testing equipment such as Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Spectrum analyser etc.

• Deep understanding of electronic circuits and equipment function

• Fault finding and repair experience

Qualification:

• N-Dip Electronics or equivalent qualification

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.