Electronic Engineer in Training

7 days ago
Johannesburg East, South Africa Network Contracting Solutions Full-time
Reference: NCM003564-KMa-1

An established manufacturing organisation within the packaging, paper and corrugated materials industry is seeking a motivated and technically minded Electronic Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join its engineering team.

The successful candidate will gain practical engineering experience by supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, optimisation and continuous improvement of electronic systems, industrial machinery and automated production equipment. This role offers an opportunity to develop technical expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to equipment reliability, production efficiency and operational performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electronic systems and industrial equipment.
  • Support the installation, testing and commissioning of electronic components, sensors, control systems and instrumentation.
  • Assist with troubleshooting PLCs, electrical control circuits, machine interfaces and automated production equipment.
  • Monitor equipment performance and assist with identifying recurring faults and implementing corrective actions.
  • Support preventive maintenance programmes to improve machinery reliability and minimise production downtime.
  • Assist with the optimisation of manufacturing processes and automated equipment.
  • Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, technical drawings and equipment manuals.
  • Work closely with maintenance technicians, electrical engineers and production teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Participate in root-cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment faults, test results and technical modifications.
  • Adhere to occupational health and safety requirements, engineering standards and manufacturing procedures.

Minimum Requirements

  • BEng, BEngTech, BSc or National Diploma in Electronic Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience; graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Basic understanding of electronic circuits, electrical control systems and industrial automation.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electronic schematics and engineering documentation.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
  • Willingness to learn and develop practical engineering skills within a production environment.

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