Title:  Electronics Engineering Technician

About Us:

Minelab is a technology company that creates world-leading metal detectors to help humanitarian organisations clear landmines, African miners find life-changing gold nuggets, and historians recover lost relics.

We have a culture of innovation that allows us to be a leader in bringing new technology to customers across the globe. We make everything ourselves; creative design and detailed engineering are the lifeblood of developing new products at Minelab.

Excitement in the Engineering Team comes from converting raw ideas into products that exceed our customers’ expectations, including rapid concept prototyping, detailed design, product integration, and the transition to manufacturing.

Join Minelab, part of the Codan group, an ASX listed technology company, and bring the next generation of world-leading products to our market.

What will you be doing?

As an Electronic Engineering Technician within the Manufacturing Test Engineering team, you will provide key technical engineering services and enhance production test, quality and throughput.

This role will involve building test jigs and fixtures for electronics manufacturing, addressing technical challenges and implementing changes into production. You will also assist in the setup and maintenance of testing equipment, support new product introductions, and ensure optimal testing facilities for production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with test engineering to construct test jigs and fixtures during new product introduction (NPI) to ensure that designs are suitable for manufacturing and test.
• Perform test equipment maintenance and calibration processes.
• Interface with design engineers to resolve product technical issues.
• Implement test and design change into production
• Provide general technical product support to manufacturing personnel to facilitate the operation, maintenance and quality of production testing systems. 
• Debug and repair electronic test equipment and product.
• Monitor and resolve production test failures of both equipment and product.
• Install and commission appropriate facilities including test equipment, jigs and fixtures.

What makes a successful Electronics Engineering Technician?
 

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Diploma in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Proficient in soldering surface mount and through hole PCB assemblies
• Competency in electric and hand tool use. Machining tools, 3D Printing and CNC will be advantageous
• Knowledge of test instrument operation and process automation.
• Strong skills in circuit analysis, fault finding, and electronic assembly
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and relevant software applications.
• A practical mindset with a strong commitment to maintaining high work standards.
• Well-developed communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits and Culture:

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged.  We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.

Interested in a career with us?

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