Job Description

B. Braun Medical Pty Ltd South Africa require the services of a Service Engineer to be based in Cape Town.

B. Braun is a leading medical device and pharmaceutical company, which currently has more than 63,000 employees globally, and offices and production facilities in more than 60 countries. Its headquarters are located in Melsungen, Germany.

For more information on the South African and SADC operations, visit www.bbraun.co.za

Duties and responsibilities

• Install, maintain, disinfection/cleaning and evaluate of Medical equipment, RO Systems and instrumentation.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance and electrical safety testing of equipment according to B.Braun AG Service documentation (CoE).
• Complete additional tasks and assignments within the timeframe set out by management.
• Diagnosis of equipment malfunctions and perform corrective action.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, commissioning, PD inspections and equipment repairs and failures.
• Provide technical assistance to Customers regarding equipment operation and maintenance.
• Review outcome of preventative maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
• Arrange service activities according to the schedule matrix.
• Attend to customer call outs 24/7.
• Manage and arrange back-up equipment and stock when arrived.
• From time to time Management will require you to perform tasks outside of the abovementioned .
• Monthly reports per Service Engineer pertaining to devices Repair, PM Services, Commission and installations on site.

Professional competencies

• ND / B-Tech / BSc Electrical / Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or/and relevant years of experience (= > 5 years).
• Knowledge of technical aspects of electronic equipment and its operation.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology and applied to use of biomedical equipment.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical equipment.
• Registration with CEASA/ECSA will be preferred.
• A valid driver's license, passport and a reliable vehicle.
• Computer literate, Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Able to travel extensively into other provinces and Countries outside SA borders.

Personal competencies

• Ability to push/pull equipment and to kneel, stand, bend and reach during equipment repair.
• Skill in manual dexterity, hand-to-eye coordination and color vision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• High level of personal discipline.
• Presentable, neat, reliable & trustworthy team member.
• Analytical and logical thinking ability.
• Accountability for his/her actions when dealing with equipment used on patients.

What we offer

Become part of a corporate culture that actively promotes constructive exchanges between colleagues, customers and partners. Work with us to improve people's lives in the long term. We can offer you interesting, varied tasks and excellent opportunities for advancement, as well as an attractive salary with extensive benefits, all within a dynamic family-owned company.

Closing date

17.11.2023