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 #J-18808-Ljbffr