**Title**:
Electronics Technician
**Location**:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
**Role Type**:
Permanent Full Time
QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.
QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
We are currently looking for an Electronics Technician to join our Integrated Engineering Services division, based in Port Melbourne.
As an Electronics Technician you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a wide array of unique electronic system projects to budget, schedule and quality working collaboratively with fellow peers, engineers, project managers and clients. This role requires a highly adaptable and detailed-oriented individual who possesses the ability to improvise adapt and overcome.
As an Electronics Technician, your direct key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Complete Surface Mount and Through-Hole PCB Population - Hand/Manual/Automatic Pick and Place machines
Rework/Repair, Fault Finding of Electronic Assemblies
Cable and Wire Harness Manufacturing - Solder and Crimp
Control Enclosure Fabrication - Front Panel Design, Enclosure Cut outs and Mounting, Wiring and Verification/Validation Testing
Diagnosing/Fault Finding/Repairing Legacy Electronic Equipment
Follow engineering schematics and assembly drawings
Accurately manage configuration of designs, including working to the correct Bill of Materials (BoM)
Work collaboratively with fellow peers, engineers, project managers and clients
Support in providing accurate fabrication estimates and quotes for PMs and clients
Able to provide technical direction to junior staff
Check work of others (peer review) including formal certification of quality checks
Participate, collaborate, and contribute at meetings
Foster collaborative and a high-performance work culture, promoting teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
Provide advice and guidance to professional engineers and designers, positively influencing designs and projects
To be successful in the role of Electronics Technician you will need to bring with you:
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications or equivalent
Certified in IPC-610 - Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (or ability to obtain)
Certified in IPC-7711/7721 - Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies (or ability to obtain)
Certified in IPC-620 - Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies (or ability to obtain)
Well-developed professional communication skills (written and verbal)
Integrity and high personal ethical standards that align with QinetiQ standards
Ability to work at a fast-pace in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities in a timely fashion to the required quality standard
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrates professional integrity, behaviour and attitude for excellence
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
**Some of our benefits include**:
Individual Professional development allowance
Flexible work
Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
Annual incentive scheme
Complimentary salary continuance insurance
Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
Relaxed dress code
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