Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

About the Role

Faride is a robotics manufacturing company. We are seeking a skilled Electronic Equipment Trades Worker to join its technical production and engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing electronic equipment, PCB assemblies, electronic control systems and associated components.

The role involves working with electronic hardware, circuit boards, wiring harnesses and integrated electronic systems used in robotics, drones and other advanced electronic equipment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Assemble, install and integrate electronic components, PCB assemblies and electronic equipment.

Perform through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) soldering and electronic component replacement.

Inspect, test and troubleshoot printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies.

Diagnose electrical and electronic faults using multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies and other test instruments.

Identify defective components, wiring and circuit connections and carry out necessary repairs.

Test, configure and program electronic equipment and control systems.

Assemble, terminate, test and repair electrical wiring harnesses and cable assemblies.

Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.

Conduct functional testing, calibration and quality inspections of electronic equipment.

Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective maintenance procedures.

Maintain testing equipment, tools and technical records.

Follow workplace safety, quality assurance and electronic handling procedures.

Assist with the development, assembly and testing of electronic systems for robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Essential Skills and Experience

Relevant qualification in Electronics or Electronic Equipment Trades.

Practical experience in PCB assembly, soldering and electronic equipment testing.

Knowledge of electronic circuits, components and control systems.

Ability to diagnose faults and undertake electronic repairs.

Experience using electronic testing and diagnostic equipment.

Ability to interpret circuit diagrams and technical documentation.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and attention to detail.