Hardware Technician R45 000 CTC

Hardware Technician (Control Equipment) – Johannesburg 

R45 000 CTC

Hardware Technician (Control Equipment) to provide hands-on electronic technical support to production and repair environments. The role focuses on PCB-level troubleshooting, testing, repair centre support, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electronics technical support to production and repair centres
• Troubleshoot PCBs and components down to component level
• Maintain and improve test jigs, test equipment, and testing processes
• Manage and support control equipment repair centre activities
• Execute TPM on all test equipment
• Analyse faults, maintain fault databases, and compile quality reports
• Coach and support repair technicians
• Liaise with engineering, quality, production, subcontractors, and product support teams
• Reduce repair turnaround time while maintaining quality
• Provide field support locally and internationally when required

Minimum Requirements

• B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3–5 years experience in electronic technical support at PCB/component level
• Strong experience in digital and analogue electronics
• Proven PCB fault-finding using schematics, layouts, and lab equipment
• In-depth knowledge of electronics assembly and testing procedures
• Working knowledge of C programming for test platforms and data capture
• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, PCAD, or similar) advantageous

Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask, manage time, and work independently
• High attention to detail and accountability