REQUIREMENTS
A National Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical or Trade: Millwright/ Electrician + 6 completed NTC subjects (N3 – N6)
3-5 years of experience in a maintenance/ automation environment within the automotive industry
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
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 and verbal) at various levels
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Advanced technical knowledge concerning automation and problem-solving
Training skills and abilities
Ability to work independently and/ or lead a project teams
Participate and lead as a key member of the automation
ADDED ADVANTAGE
Knowledge of Visual Studio applications, SQL databases and stored procedures
Knowledge in 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)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement the necessary corrective and countermeasures to resolve production stoppages and faults
Analyse and document all severe breakdowns and stoppages to prevent reoccurrence and retain the knowledge
Maintenance of applications and control systems for all manufacturing processes within the assembly complies with all the company's industry standards, therefore ensuring maximum machine availability
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 in the group 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 up-time 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 group 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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