Mechanical Technician (Electro - optics)

Permanent position at an engineering company located in Pretoria in the Security and Military / Defence industry.

Introduction

A company in the research and development environment is seeking a mechanical technician. The company is located in Pretoria and is a market leading international company specialising in the development of Electro-Optical (EO) assemblies.

• Provide an Engineering service in the EO field that includes the following tasks:
  • Interpretation of system / product requirements applicable to mechanical design considerations.
  • Interfacing with other engineering disciplines and specialists in the optical, mechanical, electronic, software etc. fields.
  • Serial production of products.
  • Systems integration and testing with other engineering disciplines.
  • Lab testing and evaluation of produced designs.
  • Systems integration and testing with other engineering disciplines.
  • Preparation of Data-pack for serial production.
• Engineering management support including but not limited to:
  • • Interfacing with the mechanical production facility.
    • Interfacing with the optics production facility.
    • Procurement of engineering materials and equipment.
    • Procurement of manufactured items.
• Any other reasonable tasks given to the employee.
• Occasional international travel to clients or the parent company.

• N.Dip/B.Tech Mechanical
• Experience in an engineering environment (Minimum 5 years).
• Experience in product development.
• Specialist knowledge (required / preferred):
  • Turning and fitting skills (required).
  • Assembly of mechanical and optical components (required).
  • Strong soldering, wiring and mechanical assembly skills (required).
  • Knowledge of ISO drawing standards (required).
  • Knowledge of SABS drawing standards (required).
  • Knowledge of geometrical drawing standards such as ISO, ACME or the British standard (required).
  • Microsoft office tools (required).
  • Defence industry related experience (preferred).

Market related salary, depending on experience.

No recruitment agencies.

Should you be interested and fulfil the minimum requirements and wish to be considered an applicant for this position, please apply via email and send your CV to ***email_hidden***