Hardware Technician – Control Equipment

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

639436800

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Location:

Modderfontein, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technician with a strong background in electronics engineering to join our client’s Control Equipment division. This role is pivotal in bridging Production and Engineering, with responsibilities including industrialising test systems, managing the Repair Centre, and providing component?level troubleshooting support.

We are looking for a hands?on, diagnosis?focused technician who is equally comfortable on the production floor and in the engineering lab. Proficiency in C and Altium is preferred, but the non?negotiables are: Component?level fault finding; Experience with test jigs and TPM

Qualifications and Experience

BTech in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)
3–5 years’ experience in electronics technical support at PCB/component level
Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design
Experience in electronics assembly testing procedures
Software proficiency: C programming (for test platforms and data logging)
Highly desirable: PCB design experience (Altium, PCAD)

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement technical testing systems to improve reliability and repeatability
Execute Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on all test equipment
Manage the CE Repair Centre: oversee repairs, subcontractors, and quality improvements
Troubleshoot electronics to component level using schematics and lab equipment
Maintain fault databases and compile quality reports for management
Coach and mentor Repair Centre staff
Provide on-site field support (local and international) when required
Interface with Production, Engineering, and customers to resolve technical queries

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