Your next opportunity

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.

As a Production Technician (Electronic), you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• 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.

About your new 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.

Find Your Why at Rheinmetall

Our values of Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day.

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 hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

What we offer you

• Uniforms, tools and training provided;
• On-site subsidized café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Paid within an EA award with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

Our inclusive culture

Rheinmetall fosters a culture of equality, fairness, diversity and inclusion for all our employees and provides a safe and secure work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and supported to bring their unique self to work every day.

We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value - for our clients, our people and our community. If you don't think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we'd still love to hear from you.

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via our Work180 profile at work180.com/rheinmetall

To learn more about life at Rheinmetall, please visit: www.rheinmetall.com/career-au

Next steps

Apply now!

Preferred candidates will be required to complete background checks including pre-employment verifications and national police checks.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearance is available at: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

Applications close: 25th April 2024

Please note that we will not be accepting any recruitment agency applications for this role.

Questions

For further information about this opportunity, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au and quote REF#AU01494.