Alstom Is Hiring: Electronics Repair Expert – South Africa
Purpose of the Job
Perform expertise, analyze test reports to diagnose the defect and define the correct repair activity for the encountered failures.
Perform maintenance & debugging on test benches.
Key user* about all test means (PACIS +ERTMS) interfaced with Test expert from Donor unit.
Lead reliability investigations related to your allocated subsystems and coach the technicians.
Organization:
Reporting- The role reports to the Site Operations Manager
Main office location: Randjespark – Midrand
Mobility: The job requires some mobility to client depots for investigations and technical support.
Internal & External Stakeholders
Internal: TSSSA & MSA Industrial, Production/Depots operations, Supply Chain and Quality
External: Participating Units, PRASA activity on Depot , and some suppliers of equipment.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in Electrical engineering (Light current) in electronic systems with strong electronics background.
At least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing/Repairs and Test Industrialization with in electronic & Electrical engineering systems.
Desired Knowledge/Experience
Sound knowledge of electronics systems from design, maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting & investigations.
Familiarity with the Audio systems/Passenger Information System (PACIS) systems/signaling/Radio frequency/Avionics systems and all relative industrial and manufacturing processes (Assembly and Testing)
Certification IPC 7711/7721 or IPC A 610
Knowledge of electrical medium voltage systems like 3-phase systems, power modules & motors advantageous.
Knows rules and processes on electronic boards
mounting/unmounting components (CMS, go-through)
Brazing/welding processes
Varnishing/un-varnishing processes
Knowledge of MMIS tools : PLM / SAP(GSI)/Maximo / Service execution systems/ etc
Knowledge of Test environment : TestStand / Gemini / Derby.
Hi-pot & burn-in test
Able to understand electric schemes & able to detect and isolate failures coming from process, product, test equipment
knows rules and procedures linked to ESD and EHS rules : self-inspection, habilitation, quality
Able to perform 1st level maintenance of test equipment
Knowledge of electric/electronic safety rules
Main Responsibilities
Lead a team of electronics repairs
Lead investigations
Troubleshoot returned products
Give diagnosis and define repair process for each returned item from the train
Perform level 1 maintenance of the test benches
Develop trouble shooting trees for each product and sub-system
Share return of experience on fault finding with the design authorities m
Maintain and repair electronic equipment (replacement of modules)
Repair electronic boards respecting QCD and EHS rules, especially for :
Varnishing/unvarnishing boards
Replacing components
Perform serigraphy, cabling of CMS components and brazing with self-inspection
Track assemblies to be tested / repaired.
Clean assemblies to be tested / repaired.
Mechanical disassemble the products
Execute maintenance tasks on sub-system products
Execute maintenance tasks on tools and equipment
Operate production equipment
Ensure conformance to specifications
Fill of all necessary documents. Schematics, Fabrication drawings, etc..
Have the ability to make repair or scrap decision
Identify and cross reference components.
Organize and store components replacement and assemblies.
Ensure validity and certification of relevant tools
Populate relevant maintenance and repair follow-up in the data base
Guarantee information flow within the repair team
Perform quality self-control
Monitor the production process and carrying out basic testing and quality checks
Clean and maintain work areas and machinery in good state
Propose new or improved ways or working that will enable the Teams to improve their efficiency or the safety of their work
Undertake other duties as specified by the Repair Centre Manager
Carry out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies.
Attend regular team briefings
Read reports and manuals as and when required.
Report accidents/incidents, and the work done to validate or maintain the tools.
Drive company vehicles when required and applicable
Train new members of the team
KPI Measurements
EHS KPIs (IFR1, IFR2).
Respect of EHS and Quality policies.
Respect of special processes
Repair WIP
Repair OTIF
Respect of Method time
Availability of machine and tools
Number of NC raised by industrial quality department and by client
Successful integration & training of new employees
Preference will be give to females and to candidates with disabilities.
Closing Date: 23 January2024
