Lead Electronic Technologist

Role

To lead the electronic technologist's team to technically define, quantify and solve the company's engineering design problems; to implement and supervise the drafting of technical specifications, standards and technical supporting documentation.

Education, Experience And Competencies

• BSc Engineering or equivalent Electronic Engineering degree.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in supervisory role.
• Experience in the manufacturing and/or mining industry (advantage).
• Experience in design, layout and assembly of PCB's.
• Experience in software development (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priorities, work assignments for technologists and technicians.
• Design according to specifications given - Looms, cables, PCBs or complete product.
• Review and update technical documentation as per ISO standards.
• Supervise and attend to RMA reported issues.
• Supervise the implementation of first builds with the IE.
• Maintain feedback data and information as required for MANCO feedback.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Provide feedback to line manager on monthly performance vs targets by the specified dates.
• Ensure the production and product support teams are supplied with all reports, technical documentation, drawings, and other data as required.
• Responsible for all technical aspects for product integration & improvement and develop product knowledge.
• Ensure technical documents are maintained and drawings are reviewed and up to date.
• Technically defining, quantifying and solving engineering design problems.
• Drafting specifications, standards and technical supporting documentation.
• Testing and verifying new hardware and software specifications.
• Advanced technical knowledge of electronics, engineering processes and the mining standards.
• Reading and interpreting panel wiring diagrams and set layouts will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of engineering draughting practices and recording of original, marked-up and final drawings.
• Knowledge of training and supervisory techniques and employee policies and procedures.

Desired Skills

• PCB Design.
• PCB Layout.
• PCB Assembly.
• Software Development.
• Management.
• Mining.
• Electronics.

Desired Work Experience

• 2 to 5 years.

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree.