Service and Support Technician

Your next opportunity

You will be a valuable member of the Electronic Solutions service team. You will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and rework of Electronics Equipment based at the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence site.

As the Service and Support Technician, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Independent fault finding and troubleshooting (electrical, mechanical, optical) on complex electronic systems;
• Maintenance of Rheinmetall designed components;
• Documentation of conducted work packages;
• Ensuring compliance and adherence to Rheinmetall Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Communication with multiple and varied engineering authorities for repairs;
• Support in developing solutions for mechanical/electrical/optical issues;
• Assist in creation of maintenance and support concepts;
• Advise management regarding technical issues and further development areas;
• Conduct software integration or updates on component or system Level; and
• Support in creating calculation and breakdowns for offers.

About your new team

The Electronics Solutions team is part of the globally 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. You will be working from the 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:

• Extensive hands on experience in Electronics/ Optics Production/Service workshop environment;
• Certificate IV in Electronics/Avionics;
• Experience in the Defence industry;
• Experience in the use of electrical and optical test equipment;
• Understand generic electrical architecture (AC/DC), system integration (Analogue and Digital) and Defence electronics systems;
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with tight deadlines;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products;
• The ability to relate generic electronics knowledge to unfamiliar systems for troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to write work instructions;
• Ability and willingness to conduct business trips on request; 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: 24th of May 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#AU01644.