Medical Equipment Technician jobs

About The Role

The R&D Technician will operate from the Global Riser facility. The position includes a structured development programme covering relevant R&D and testing equipment, together with Global Riser's systems and processes, in accordance with applicable client, industry and offshore requirements. The employee will be supervised by Mechanical Engineers, Project Engineers, and Management. He/she will be an enthusiastic, efficient, self-starting, committed individual with an ability to assess and make decisions quickly, who can think practically and innovatively, with an ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Complete Global Riser and external (when specified) training as required.
• Shadow the applicable Engineers, in order to gain a fundamental understanding of the R&D and Seal Testing requirements & Equipment to be tested.
• Perform Engineering R&D testing on Equipment (Primary function).
• Perform Quality Control on Equipment.
• Assist Engineers in Admin tasks.
• Assist in the Compilation of Engineering Documents, such as Manuals, Procedures, BOM's, QCP's and Works Instructions, with Minor/Basic Manufacturing Drawings;
• Assist in all technical functions when required.
• Carry out a variety of work as directed, if authorized for such task.
• Carry out equipment set up, packing, repair, maintenance when required.
• Always ensure a safe working environment.
• Due to some testing requirements, additional hours will be required, however this is not the expected norm.

Qualifications & Experience

• No formal tertiary education or experience is required, however a relevant technical qualification (eg N4, N5) would be advantageous.
• Any training and/or experience relevant to the field, would be advantageous.
• Basic CAD experience, SolidWorks is preferable.
• Previous pressure testing experience using local and/or international practices would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in Quality Control and/or metrology would be advantageous.

Skills

The following are the minimum skills required to perform the function:

• A good level of English, both written and oral.
• A good knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• Good written communicator (email; technical report writing).

Pay: R17 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Location
• What is the duration of your notice period as per your current contract? (Days)
• Could you please share your expected salary range for the position? (Monthly TCTC) (No Benefits offered)
• Are you willing to complete all required internal and external training to develop your technical skills and understanding of Global Riser’s systems and processes?
• Are you comfortable learning new equipment and testing procedures by shadowing Mechanical Engineers and Project Engineers?
• Do you have any previous experience or training in engineering research and development (R&D) or equipment testing?
• Do you have experience with pressure testing equipment or an understanding of pressure testing safety requirements?
• Do you have experience performing quality control inspections or using measuring and metrology equipment?
• Do you have basic computer skills and the ability to assist with technical documents, such as manuals, procedures, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions?
• Do you have any experience using CAD software, preferably SolidWorks?
• Are you comfortable working independently, as well as collaborating with engineers and other team members to complete assigned tasks?
• Are you willing and able to follow strict safety procedures and only carry out tasks for which you have been trained and authorised?
• Are you willing to work additional hours when required to complete testing activities or meet project deadlines?

Work Location: In person