National Diploma/ Degree in Mechatronics/ Electrical/ Electronic EngineeringMinimum of 7 years experience in an automation environmentMinimum of 5 years experience in control system technologies/ maintaining of shop floor ITESSENTIAL SKILLSImplement and maintain management systems to ensure optimized utilization of automation equipment, archiving/ backing up programs and applicationsA vast level of experience in various types of industrial manufacturing equipment and operating softwareExpert knowledge and experience of Programmable Logic Controllers and associated software languages/ standardsMust 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 closureAbility to communicate effectively across various departments and reporting levelsAbility to work both independently and as a teamExceptional problem-solving skills coupled with strong analytical &and administration experiencePerform standby duties after hoursRESPONSIBILITIESTake full responsibility for the integrated automation systems (information and operational technology) within the paint shop to ensure safe and sustainable production operationsRecommend, update and modify OT/ IT installations to the latest engineering technologySupport the paint shop maintenance personnel during breakdowns (including after-hours)Conduct routine plant inspections to continuously monitor facility operation and performanceMonitor 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 availabilityCompile 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 standardsEnsure that the correct backup software is loaded after cases of equipment failure, power failure or human error to ensure optimal facility performanceProvide training to technicians and artisans both on the job and through formal sessionsManage 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 maintainedConfigure/ maintain/future-proof the MES system that forms an integral part of the paint shop’s control systemBasic knowledge of Cyber Security systems/ processesContinuous improvement in system-generated reports to manage production flow and OPR performance#J-18808-Ljbffr