Location: Doha, QatarIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.We have been present in Qatar for over 35 years and with over 350 employees to date and we are growing rapidly. Thales in Qatar is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Our people are working on two major urban rail projects; the Doha Metro and Lusail Tramway and providing security and communications systems for Hamad International Airport and Doha Port as well as delivering world-class In-Flight entertainment and Connectiivity systems.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
In the frame of a Maintenance Contract for Qatar Armed Forces, the Electronics Repair Technician takes part of a team of Three Thales Experts.
Being located at the Signal-Corp Base, the Thales team is embedded into the Customer’s global team working for the End Users (Qatar Armed Forces).
The Experts team is in charge of support technically the Customer in order to repair and maintain his radios until Depot Level (Cards and Components Level).
On top of that, the team works with a support of Thales back office in France (Design Authority, System Engineering, Supply chain).
He should accomplish as technical in electronics:
- Disassembly and assembly of the equipment named also LRU (Line Replaceable Unit)
- Operate several benches on faulty equipment.
- Analyze the test result and validate the faulty equipment.
- Replace the faulty SRU (Shop Replaceable Unit).
- Solder and unsolder components on electronics boards.
- Support new model of introduction in fault investigations compiling detailed technical reports using Microsoft office.
- Control of technical repair Spare parts.
- Assist the Service Team Leader with prioritizing repair, based on utilization or upcoming orders.
- Train the Customer and different End-Users on radio maintenance and associated Thales equipments (SOTAS).
- Carry out regulatory compliance testing as appropriate.
- Work alongside team members and across the workshop constructively.
The selected candidate benefits from training on the Maintenance Benches for a few months.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A thorough understanding of radio technologies, electronics and experience with mobile probe testing, ideally Takaya, Insitu or Seica is a required.
An understanding of the development of products within a project environment will be required.
Work experience in Defense projects or critical infrastructure is preferred (3-5 years). Work experience as Technical Assistance in Qatar is a plus.
- An Electronics background with advanced soldering abilities on SMD printed circuit boards is desirable.
- Experience with soldering fine pitch integrated circuits.
- Experience with reading and understanding electronic schematics.
- Experience in fault find and repair PCB’s to component level without the use of automated test equipment.
- Experienced in repairing SMPS, ballasts and complex digital boards.
- Experience in maintaining a safe, clean and hazard-free environment and understand and comply with the Company’s Health and Safety Rules.
- Ability to follow and constructively work alongside others as required, contributing towards team efficiency.
- Positive attitude, with a desire to learn and progress within the Company.
- Reliable and Accountable: Willing to take responsibility and ensure all tasks are fulfilled as required.
- Long experience with computer skills including all Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working in a customer-facing role within the defense sector is highly desirable.
- This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. Employees are expected to adopt additional tasks when required; these tasks will be in keeping with the general profile of the role. Employees are also expected to ensure that the Company’s policies, procedures and obligations are adhered to in carrying out all duties.
QUALIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in in electronics and electrical engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Certification IPC-7711 or 7721 and IPC-A-610 or 620.
- Certification IPC J-STD-001
PREFERRED SKILLS
Essential criteria:
- Experiences in mobile probe testing, ideally Takaya, Insitu or Seica.
- Well understanding of the rules of OLM, ILM and DLM processes.
- Certification IPC-7711 or 7721 and IPC-A-610 or 620.
- An excellent knowledge of electronics / systems, as well as technology in general.
- Capable of reading and understanding electronic schematics.
Desirable criteria:
- Control and implementation of key process changes.
- Analytical analysis (& presentation) of technical repair data.
- High level Soldering skills (Silver / Gold) to enable soldering of varied surface mount components (0402, 0603, BGA, FPGA) etc – Training will be given
Languages:
- English mandatory
- French is a must
- Arabic is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs.
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