Job Description

About POWERTECH
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.
Role Purpose: To support the engineering team by assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic circuits and prototypes. The role provides hands-on assistance in hardware development and basic data acquisition support.
Key Accountabilities
Lead Rig Operations:

• Assemble and solder components on veroboards and copper PCBs based on provided schematics.
• Assist in the development, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic circuits and systems.
• Support engineers in hardware prototyping, integration, and debugging.
• Conduct basic electrical measurements using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other lab instruments.
• Maintain organized documentation of circuit diagrams, component inventories, and test results.
• Adhere to standard safety and quality procedures when working with electrical components.
• (Bonus) Support LabVIEW setup and data acquisition tasks if experienced.

Safety and Compliance:

• Uphold strict adherence to safety protocols during all testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and internal safety policies.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Accurately document all test data, findings, and outcomes in appropriate logs or systems.
• Provide clear, timely updates and reports to senior engineering staff on progress and identified issues.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and propose improvements to test procedures, tools, or workflows to increase efficiency and reliability.

Requirements

• Diploma or certification in Electrical/Electronic Technology or a related field.
• Proven experience in a workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of electronic components, circuit assembly, and soldering techniques.
• Experience with veroboard and copper PCB prototyping.
• Ability to read and understand basic circuit schematics.
• (Bonus) Exposure to LabVIEW or other data acquisition tools.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Competencies
Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking - Advanced
• Strategic Thinking - Advanced
• Decision Making - Advanced
• Creativity and Innovation - Expert

Functional Competencies:

• Technical Research - Advanced
• Project Management and Engineering - Advanced
• Product Development - Advanced
• Knowledge of Latest Technologies - Advanced

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