R & D Test Technician

Mission

The purpose of the R&D Test Technician is to support the R&D team with the preparation and operation of tests in a safe and timeous manner and maintain the equipment in the State-of-the-Art testing facility. The responsibilities of the position will include, but not be limited to, the following tasks.

• Assist in the fabrication/preparation of testing samples and concept.
• Operate testing equipment in accordance with the defined methodology.
• Maintenance of the testing equipment and facilities.
• Task allocation and administrative management of team personnel.
• Enforcing adherence to good worksmaship standards.

Competencies required

Fabrication and Fitting Work:

• Arc and gas cutting.
• Assembly of machines.
• Operating a cold circular saw.
• Operation of hand tools.
• Operation of power tools.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings.

Testing

• Operating production equipment (competency and training will be assessed per machine and project).
• Operation of R&D testing equipment (competency and training will be assessed per machine and project).
• Computer literacy (Basic MS Suite).

General

• Housekeeping of Engineering operational areas.
• English Language Communication (Oral, read & written).
• Ensuring engineering tools are adequately maintained.
• Ensuring the material and spares required to perform the work are correct.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Carry out any reasonable request from a superior.

Qualifications Requirements

Preferred:

• Matric.
• Millwright or Electrician qualifications.
• Welding and Fitter experience.
• Team management experience advantageous.

Knowledge & Experience

• Mechanical machinery experience.
• Technical experience or education of a technical nature.
• Electronic experience: reading of schematics, soldering.