• Be able to manufacture, commissioning at least two main instruments independently.
• Bring in new ideas from self, clients requests for product development.
• Assist development team as required with the aim of being product owner (commercialisation)
• Complete projects within the planned budget and schedule.
• Supporting sales to achieve commercial targets for the division/group.
• Assemble, test and calibrate advanced process measurement instruments.
• Installation, commissioning and maintenance of advanced process measurement instruments using established procedures both locally and internationally.
• Job activities related to administration work e.g. Completion of business trip administration. Project Administration
• Examine electrical and electronic problems, identify source of problems and determine method for repair by electrical/electronic circuit diagrams
• Testing of equipment locally or at client sites.
• Be available for standby, call after hours, weekends and during recesses (on a rotational basis).
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promote continual improvement in the workplace, adhere to and enforce all SHEQ requirements.
• Assist the supervisor with performing Safety inspections.
• Comply with client SHEQ procedures
• Product expert/owner of at least one product line.
• Drive continuous improvements (technical and cost) in all known products
• Support R&D team with technical knowhow and experience in product development
• Prepare and/or contribute to proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

5 years’ experience in the following:

• ·         Proficient in manufacture, commissioning of at least 3 instruments
• ·         Able to work independently and with others
• ·         Share functional expertise including training of new personnel, WILs or interns.
• ·         Knowledge of PC board design, population, manufacturing testing and setup will advantageous.
• ·         Knowledge of PLC setup and/or programming will advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ·         B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Electronic Engineering or relevant
• ·         Mtech / MEng or similar. (Or studying towards this qualification) will be advantageous.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• ·         Ability to work on multiple projects at a time, monitor team performance and provide supervision.
• ·         Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.
• ·         Manage relationships with staff in own division, across other divisions; suppliers and vendors (engineers), clients/collaborators at technical level.
• ·         Contribute to conferences and papers, journal papers