Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

• National N.Diploma/ National Diploma/ B.Tech/ B.Eng/ B.Sc Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years within a technical and automation maintenance environment within the automotive industry
• Maintenance experience related to automotive production, automation/ Robotic or control systems

• Relevant electrical/ mechanical installation expertise
• Process control, Instrumentation and automation
• Ability to design, modify or fault finds complex situations
• Extensive knowledge of the automation in the vehicle production process
• Project management: planning, design and installations
• Communication skills (written/ verbal) at various levels
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Advanced technical knowledge concerning automation and problem-solving
• Training skills and abilities
• Ability to work independently and/ or lead project teams
• Participate and lead as a key member of the automation projects team including new project support
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels within the company and with local and international suppliers
• Good understanding of technical/ engineering concepts; design and drawings
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage projects successfully
• Good analytical skills

• Knowledge of Visual Studio applications, SQL databases and stored procedures
• Knowledge of TCP/ IP communications (Marshal application)
• Knowledge of BZD and FisEQS telegrams including data flow from PLC level to FIS
• Ability to program Scada systems and applications including basic scripting (Siemens, Wonderware)
• German language proficiency is advantageous

• Design, recommend, update and modify installations to the latest engineering technology to ensure that the company keeps up with the latest technology used in the automotive industry
• Ensure that all installation documentation and training are provided to all relevant stakeholders to reduce downtime
• Keeping abreast of the latest technologies within the company by sourcing and obtaining information from internal and external customers to execute projects using these technologies
• Analyse and fault find to ensure that facilities have maximum uptime and are fully optimised to achieve maximum output
• Resolving technical problems by creating alternative solutions and applying specialized techniques to decrease losses due to line stoppages
• Carry out on-the-job training by demonstrating various methods and techniques as per the group's standards, to improve technical skills within various departments
• Liaison with customers (internal/ external/ local and international) to define needs and potential solutions that will result in new configurations suited to new technical and customer-specific needs
• Ensure that all equipment is calibrated through an applicable approved supplier to ensure that auditable records are maintained
• Initiate, implement and assist with continuous improvement by supporting the Kaizen teams with expert knowledge and guidance regarding existing installations in the plant to minimise production stoppage

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