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Field Service Technician Jobs in Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Field Service Technician
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES026188/SV
Date posted:
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Location:
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Salary:
Annually
SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for a hands-on Electrical Field Service Technician with a passion for fault-finding and a willingness to work underground on cutting-edge battery-powered mining equipment in Potchefstroom.
POSITION INFO:
Be part of an innovative engineering environment in Potchefstroom, supporting advanced lithium battery systems used in underground mining locomotives. This role is ideal for a technically capable, hands-on Electrical Field Service Technician who thrives in site-based, underground conditions and enjoys solving complex electrical faults while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
Education & Skills:
- BEng / BSc in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- 3+ years’ experience in power electronics design or product support
- Strong understanding of medium‑ to high‑power conversion systems
- Experience with simulation tools, such as MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, or PSpice
- Practical experience with testing and troubleshooting power electronic hardware
- Solid understanding of thermal management, EMC, and protection schemes
Job Experience & Skills Required:
- Design and development of high‑power converters and inverters for renewable energy and energy storage systems
- Support the lifecycle of grid‑connected solar PV inverters, battery converters, and related power electronics products
- Develop and review power stage designs, including DC/DC, DC/AC, and AC/AC topologies
- Selection and validation of power semiconductor devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, and SiC)
- Perform circuit simulation, control loop analysis, and performance optimisation
- Support factory and site testing, commissioning, and fault investigation
- Work closely with control, systems, and commissioning engineers
- Ensure compliance with electrical standards and grid‑code requirements
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