Arno Van Der Elst
About Arno Van Der Elst
Arno Van Der Elst is a Test Engineering Manager at Saab in South Africa, where he has worked since 2020. He holds degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Tshwane University of Technology and Saxion University of Applied Sciences.
Work at Saab
Arno Van Der Elst has been employed at Saab since 2015, where he has held multiple roles. He initially served as a Hardware Engineer from 2015 to 2017. Following this position, he advanced to Senior Hardware Engineer and Technical Team Leader from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, he took on the role of Test Engineering Manager, a position he continues to hold. His tenure at Saab spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to various engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Arno Van Der Elst has a solid educational background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He studied at Tshwane University of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, obtaining a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) from 2000 to 2002. His academic qualifications provide a strong foundation for his roles in electronic hardware design and engineering.
Background
Arno Van Der Elst began his career in the field of electronics at the French South African Institute of Technology (F'SATI), where he worked as a Student Designer from 1998 to 1999. He then transitioned to a role as an Electronic Hardware Designer at F'SATI from 2000 to 2002. Following this, he joined Telkom as an Electronic Hardware Engineer, where he worked for 13 years, from 2002 to 2015, before returning to Saab.
Career Progression
Arno Van Der Elst's career reflects a steady progression in the field of electronic hardware engineering. After his initial roles at F'SATI, he gained extensive experience at Telkom, where he worked for over a decade. His return to Saab marked a significant advancement in his career, leading to positions of increasing responsibility, culminating in his current role as Test Engineering Manager.