Trainee Production Engineer

Role Summary

As a Trainee Production Engineer you will assist in executing our manufacturing and quality assurance processes, and maintaining our facilities. In this role you will be supported in learning how to carry out manufacturing, testing, and repair tasks.

During the course of your employment you will become proficient at:

• Using common power and hand tools
• Reading and understanding electrical and mechanical schematics
• Carrying out manufacturing tasks such as
  • Building wiring assemblies, using techniques such as soldering, trimming, cutting, and crimping
  • Additive manufacturing such as 3D printing
  • Subtractive manufacturing such as drilling and grinding
  • Building and inspecting our products
  • Assembling test equipment
• Identifying components using schematics, part numbers, or descriptions
• Carrying out quality and performance verification
• Basic diagnosis and repair of electronic equipment
• Programming and configuring equipment, and installing software

The successful applicant will demonstrate punctuality, attention to detail, and the motivation required to complete the sometimes repetitive work found in manufacturing.

The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate an example of an electronic or mechanical project that they have completed of their own accord.

Critical Skills

• Literacy
• Good spacial and logical reasoning skills
• Interest in technology
• Interest in making things
• Knowledge of Office/Google Suite
• Typing proficiency