National Diploma/ Degree in Mechatronics/ Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Minimum of 7 years experience in an automation environment Minimum of 5 years experience in control system technologies/ maintaining of shop floor IT ESSENTIAL SKILLS Implement and maintain management systems to ensure optimized utilization of automation equipment, archiving/ backing up programs and applications A vast level of experience in various types of industrial manufacturing equipment and operating software Expert knowledge and experience of Programmable Logic Controllers and associated software languages/ standards Must be able to configure and fault-find Ethernet/ Profinet networks and devices (Siemens and Hirschmann) Ability to configure and fault-find variable speed drive technologies (Siemens, SEW, Danfoss and Lenze) Be fully competent to initiate, implement/ co-ordinate any OT and IT-related projects from the initiation phase to closure Ability to communicate effectively across various departments and reporting levels Ability to work both independently and as a team Exceptional problem-solving skills coupled with strong analytical&and administration experience Perform standby duties after hours RESPONSIBILITIES Take full responsibility for the integrated automation systems (information and operational technology) within the paint shop to ensure safe and sustainable production operations Recommend, update and modify OT/ IT installations to the latest engineering technology Support the paint shop maintenance personnel during breakdowns (including after-hours) Conduct routine plant inspections to continuously monitor facility operation and performance Monitor store stock of critical plant equipment related to all OT and IT hardware regularly by counting and documenting store stock levels to always ensure sufficient spare part availability Compile and maintain a complete IT and OT asset list of all paint shop equipment utilizing manual and automatic processes to ensure good record keeping and compliance per the company's standards Ensure that the correct backup software is loaded after cases of equipment failure, power failure or human error to ensure optimal facility performance Provide training to technicians and artisans both on the job and through formal sessions Manage software for change management procedures (Version Dog) Develop and maintain workshop test equipment to perform root-cause analysis on faulty devices e.g. Interbus modules, variable speed drives, etc. Align IT infrastructure requirements by having regular meetings with the company's IS team to ensure plant standards are always maintained Configure/ maintain/future-proof the MES system that forms an integral part of the paint shop’s control system Basic knowledge of Cyber Security systems/ processes Continuous improvement in system-generated reports to manage production flow and OPR performance #J-18808-Ljbffr