Electronics Technician at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

iThemba LABS seeks to appoint an experienced Electronics Technician under Control Electronics and Software Engineering (CESE) division of the Accelerator Technical Support Department.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support and maintenance services, including building, installation and repairs of the control system, focusing primarily on more than 400 high stability, high power, power supplies and the safety interlock systems for the particle accelerators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily activities related to building, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs of the high stability, high power, magnet power supplies and other control system electronic modules and components
• Equipment integration and testing
• Compile technical documentation and product specifications
• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and assembly
• Ensure effective management of critical spare parts for power supplies and safety interlocking system
• Responsible for procurement of power supplies and control system components
• Ensure workplace health and safety complianceMinimum Requirements

Qulification:

• National Diploma (NQF6) Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in electronic or electrical engineering
• Experience in interpreting electrical drawings and control and schematics

Knowledge:

• Building, testing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of various electronic equipment including power supplies or power electronics devices
• Equipment assembly and testing
• Strong practical knowledge of light current and heavy current electronics
• Proficient in using test and measurement tool
• PCB soldering, testing and installation

Additional Notes:

• Programming experience (PLC programming and/or embedded systems programming)

• Electronics design and circuit analysis

• Experience with Interlock Systems

• Experience with motion control systems
• Good mechanical aptitude

The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicants suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Plc Programming

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.

iThemba LABS is Africa's leading research facility for accelerator based science that is committed to advance knowledge, transforming lives and, inspiring the nation through probing fundamental structure and the origins of matter; advancing the understanding of condensed matter; impacting the societal need through provision for the health and environmental sector.