Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechatronics Engineer to join our team in New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing complex mechatronic systems for various industrial applications.Key Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for assigned projects in line with divisional requirements.
• Control and maintain Mechatronics Associated Spares requirements for the Plant.
• Conduct timeous Mechatronics repairs and maintenance to plant equipment.
• Maintain an effective back-up of all software & PLC programs associated with plant and facilities.
• Ensure timeous response to faults.
• Maintain machine uptime.
• Conduct effective troubleshooting to identify problems and carry out repairs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on facilities and attending to breakdown.
• Support all departments with mechatronics requirements.
• Develop and build new mechatronics facilities.
• Facilitate the wiring of PLC panels and other electronic machinery.
• Conduct PLC and other software programming.
• Assist in upgrading current facilities and electronic advancement ideas.
• Ensuring all documentation is completed timeously.
• Managing the network infrastructure.
• Management of the production IT systems and servers.
• Manage database administration and development.
• Ensure good housekeeping at all times.
• Work within stipulated budget constraints.
• Identify project timing and ensure that it is maintained.
• Coach and mentor junior staff within the mechatronics department
• Monitor performance of junior staff and address performance gaps
• Stand in for Mechatronics Manager as and when required
• Lead complex problem solving where Mechatronics engineering input and guidance is required
• Plan and organize resources for execution of projects assigned to the Mechatronics department

Qualifications:

• BTech Degree or BSc Degree in Mechatronics or Electronic Engineering or equivalent computer science programming qualification
• 5-7 years' experience in PLC and computer programming environment (of which 3 years is software/electronic development experience)
• Advanced proficiency in IT skills and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
• Computer programming experience (Delphi advantageous, Labview, C#, asp.net)
• PLC programming knowledge (RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, Festo FST, Festo Codesys)
• Robot Programming (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Denso)
• Machine automation, integration and controls experience
• Windows Server management and IT infrastructure experience
• Database development and administration experience (MySQL exp advantageous)
• Mechanical and basic electronic knowledge
• Project Management skills Added advantage:
• Automotive industry experience

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• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Minxc3xa9 Roux at Hire Resolve

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