Senior Automation Electronics Specialist
3 months ago
New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
RPO Recruitment
Full time
RPO Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Electronics Technician to join our team. As a key member of our technical operations, you will be responsible for repairing, installing, servicing, and updating electronic equipment and servo motors for our electrical automation business.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Perform fault finding and board-level repairs on variable speed drives.
- Test and repair encoders on servo motors.
- Respond to site breakdowns and conduct fault finding on servo drives.
- Install and commission variable speed drives on-site.
- Maintain accurate records of repairs and update time sheets in our job management system.
- Create quotations for repairs by sourcing parts and estimating labor.
- Detect electrical problems with drives and offer suitable repair solutions.
- Manage assigned jobs efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow in our management system.
**Requirements:**
- Proven experience in an electronics technician role with a strong focus on variable speed drives.
- In-depth knowledge of electrical principles and electronic signals.
- Demonstrated ability to fault find using electrical drawings.
- Hands-on experience with variable speed drives and servo motors.
- Proficiency in English and MS Office.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a customer service mindset.
- Relevant qualifications in electronics and at least 5 years of work experience in the electronics industry.
**What We Offer:**
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge electronic automation technologies.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Career growth and development opportunities.