Production Technician

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

As part of the Electronic Solutions Team at Rheinmetall Defence, The **Production Technician (Electronic)**, reports through to our Mission Equipment Production Technical Supervisor.

The Electronics Solutions team is part of the global integrated team who work closely together to manage the program execution of the LAND 400 Phase 2 Contract with the Commonwealth of Australia, and assist with the capture of export markets in the Asia Pacific region.

The Electronics Solutions team will expand as RDA continues to grow. This role is based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Ipswich.

**About the Role**

As a **Production Technician (Electronic)**, you will be responsible for the production, test and inspection of electronic and optical equipment, as well as associated test equipment for the Land400 project.
- The general and generic duties of the Production Technician include, but not limited to:

- Production of electronic equipment from PCBA to large complex assemblies, performing tests and calibration of assemblies as a part of series production;
- Fine motor skill work and challenges in daily tasks, performing production and utilizing your SME knowledge while working on occasion with engineering to aid in system improvements;
- Production and inspection of electrical/electronic test adaptations for military systems, assemblies and printed circuit boards on mission equipment automated test systems, in coordination with the development department;
- Contribute to the production of test instructions and production instructions and processes;
- Construct and wire electrical/electronic systems and assemblies;
- Repair and maintenance of electrical/electronic optics equipment;
- Cross-departmental support services in the vehicle integration department; and
- Provide support to internal and external stakeholders where needed.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company's values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- The successful completion of a Certificate III or higher as an electronics technician (or equivalent - Avionics qualification highly regarded) with sound professional working experience;
- Proven experience working within an electronics and or optics (Avionics) maintenance or production environment;
- Experience in fault localisation in electronic circuits and devices;
- Professional knowledge in the field of analogue and digital circuit technology;
- Experience with fine motor skills in PCBA repair, wiring, motors and resolvers, plus other devices and systems;
- Electronic and optical systems technical knowledge;
- Ability to travel internationally when required; and
- Must be an Australian citizen with the ability to gain and maintain an Australian Security Clearance at a Baseline level as a minimum.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwid