Electronic Hardware Technologist (Test Lab)

Recruiter:

RareCruit

Job Ref:

CPT001061/BR

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A global company in Cape Town is seeking an Electronic Hardware Technologist to join their team!

Market Related Salary | On Site | Cape Town | Permanent

POSITION INFO:
Electronic Equipment testing, Fault finding and repairs, Electronic Test Equipment Test Bench development (hardware and software) and documentation, Technical Report writing Acceptance Test Procedure and Test Report development.

Responsibilities:

Electronic equipment
Acceptance Testing
Fault finding and repairs
Operational and Qualification testing
Technical Report writing after various tests
Test Bench development (hardware and software)
Acceptance Test Procedure and Acceptance Test Report development
PCB Soldering
Equipment assembly and testing

Qualification:

B-Tech/National Higher Diploma
Some form of IPC training (preferable)

Proficiency:

MS Office
Python/C/C++
CAD (e.g. Altium/ Proteas/Easy EDA, etc) (preferable)

Non-negotiable:

Electronics
Reading and understanding circuit diagrams
Fault finding and repairs
Electronics components identification
Knowledge of how to use measuring instruments
Knowledge of electronics communication (e.g. CAN, RS232, RS485, RS422, ETHERNET, etc)
Technical Report writing ability
Basic coding/programming skill
Knowledge and understanding of how to write code and use at least one electronics development board e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc

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