Electro-Mechanical Technician

Position Overview

The Electro-Mechanical Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing integrated mechanical, electrical, electronic, and automated control systems. This role ensures reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation by diagnosing faults across multiple engineering disciplines, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and supporting the commissioning of new or modified equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair machinery, production equipment, EMS product prototypes, and integrated mechatronic systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, and control system faults using systematic fault-finding techniques.
• Perform planned preventive and corrective maintenance in line with schedules and standards.
• Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot EMS-related products.
• Assist with programming changes and configuration within authorized competence areas.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, manuals, and technical specifications.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment, machinery, and system modifications.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Recommend modifications to improve equipment reliability, productivity, quality, and safety.
• Calibrate, test, and verify instrumentation and control devices.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards, fault histories, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with development engineers and production teams to resolve technical problems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement, automation, energy efficiency, and product upgrade projects.
• Provide technical support to development and production personnel.

Competency Requirements

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• Attention to detail
• Persistence and adaptability
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Knowledge management

Functional Competencies

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechatronics or Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• 3–5 years’ experience in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, process, or automated production environments
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical fault-finding, PLCs, instrumentation, and industrial control systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment Reliability: Improved uptime, reduced repeat failures, effective preventative maintenance
• Fault Diagnosis & Response: Accurate diagnosis and timely restoration of equipment
• Maintenance Quality: Repairs completed correctly, safely, and with minimal rework
• Safety Compliance: Adherence to safe work procedures and statutory/company requirements
• Technical Documentation: Complete and accurate maintenance records, diagrams, and fault histories
• Continuous Improvement: Practical improvements that reduce downtime, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce costs

Salary

R28 000 – R30 000 (CTC)