Production Technician
First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
- Business unit: iThemba LABS
- Post number: ITL300-0159
- Town: Cape Town
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of position: Permanent
- Level: Skilled / Middle Management
- Closing date: 26 November 2026
iThemba LABS is Africa’s leading research facility for accelerator-based science that is committed to advancing 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.
Position summaryThe role is within Accelerator Operations and Technical Support (ATS) department, under the Control Electronics and Software Engineering (CESE) division. The Division is responsible for providing technical support and maintenance services, including design, building, installation and repairs of the control system and associated infrastructure. The primary focus of the role is to provide technical support on the high stability, high current accelerator magnet power supplies and control system equipment at iThemba LABS. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support and maintenance services, including building, installation, cabling and repairs of the control and power electronics systems.
Key responsibilities- Install, route, terminate, label, test, and maintain electrical, control, instrumentation, communication, and signal cables throughout the facility.
- Install, wire, connect, repair, test, and commission electrical and electronic equipment.
- Ensure installations comply with approved drawings, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable technical standards.
- Perform planned preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronic systems to support operations.
- Diagnose equipment faults using appropriate test and measurement equipment and systematic fault-finding techniques.
- Provide technical support to accelerator operations and other technical groups.
- Record maintenance activities, faults, corrective actions, and equipment conditions in the applicable maintenance management system.
- Participate in effective management of critical spare parts for the control system
- Ensure workplace health and safety compliance.
National Diploma (NQF 6) in Electronics/Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
Knowledge- Building, testing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of various electronic equipment down to component level.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
- Industrial control systems, PLC systems assembly and testing advantageous
- Experience using various test and measurement equipment
- Experience working with high-voltage or high-current equipment under controlled and authorized procedures.
- Experience working with power tools
A minimum of 2 years of relevant practical experience in electrical/electronic installation, maintenance, fault-finding of industrial technical systems.
Additional notes- Standby duties as and when required
- Problem-solving abilities
- Good communication and team-work skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a safety conscious environment
- Good mechanical aptitude