Product Technician
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Overview
Hands-on and detail-oriented Product Technician to support the design, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic products and systems. Play a critical role in ensuring products meet functional, quality, and safety standards throughout the development lifecycle.
Requirements
- Matric and tertiary qualification/technical diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology and/or Electrical Trade (Red Seal)
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in electronics assembly, testing, or troubleshooting (preferably in a lab or product development environment)
- Strong knowledge of electronic systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair
- Knowledge of electronic components, schematics, and PCB layout (advantageous)
- Ability to work from technical drawings, datasheets, and engineering documentation
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers in the assembly, prototyping, and testing of systems
- Assist Product Specialist with Software and Hardware testing
- Perform diagnostic evaluations, fault isolation, and rework of PCB assemblies and prototypes
- Document test results, product configurations, and any deviations from specifications
- Use test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, logic analysers) to validate circuit performance
- Support product qualification testing including thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, and compliance checks
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, such as test procedures, wiring diagrams, and part lists
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance to support product transitions from prototype to production
- Maintain lab equipment, tools, and inventory in a safe and organized manner
- Analyse product requirements and customer needs
- Assist in the preparation of product presentations and demonstrations
- Provide on-site and remote technical support to clients and end-users
- Promptly troubleshoot and resolve issues with electronic systems
- Monitor electronic system performance and suggest improvements for efficiency and reliability
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