• Degree
• Pretoria, Gauteng,
• Posted 5 months ago

Job Description:

This position is for an Engineering Controls Specialist with an emphasis on robotic controls & PLC specialization. The responsible person will be required to develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient automation controls processes. To specialize in the continuous improvement, troubleshooting and programming of PLCs/ Robots as well as other automation equipment.

Minimum requirements: 1. Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical National Diploma (S-course) or Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering B-Tech. 2. Minimum of 5 years within the automotive industry and maintenance background and 3. 2 to 3 years in a leadership role.

Position details:

Type: Permanent
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Primary purpose: This position is for an Engineering Controls Specialist with an emphasis on robotic controls & PLC specialization. The responsible person will be required to develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient automation controls processes. To specialize in the continuous improvement, troubleshooting and programming of PLCs/ Robots as well as other automation equipment.
Responsibilities / accountabilities:

• Initiates measures to improve equipment performance, methods and quality.
• Manage all software and hardware installed on different types of equipment.
• Ensure minimal downtimes, proper documentation, software back-ups and version control.
• Reporting / presenting and escalate to management as needed.
• To lead, set-up and participate in cross-functional team meetings.
• Possess the propensity to take the lead in any breakdown situation.
• Design, fault find and program using PLCs, HMI and SCADA.
• Ability to read blueprints, AutoCAD, E-Plan, interpret and modify electrical schematics.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Train and develop training documentation for maintenance personnel.
• Effective root causes analysis towards downtime.
• Proactive approach to MOS.

Performance measures/ success criteria:

• Improve equipment uptime using data analysis and preventative maintenance planning.
• Undertake root cause analysis and Six Sigma methodology to implement permanent corrective actions (PCAs), Kaizen’s, Greenbelt Project.
• Management of constraints with the use of FIS, Scada reporting.
• Develop and implement activities to improve MTTR and MTBF.
• Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies.
• Have the ability and capability to independently carry-out respective roles and responsibilities enlisting the support of key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and adherence for health charts.
• Lead a team of Technicians.

Location (country, city): Pretoria, Gauteng

Job Qualification & Experience:

Qualifications and experience:

• Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical National Diploma (S-course) or Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering B-Tech.
• Minimum of 5 years within the automotive industry and maintenance background.
• 2-3 Years in a leadership role.

Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA):

• Always improving personal knowledge, looking for new ways and technologies to improve plant performance.
• Excellent troubleshooting / problem-solving methodologies such as 6 Sigma, 5 Why’s, Fishbone, etc.
• Able to work under pressure and should be a team player.
• Siemens, Mitsubishi PLCs. Must be able to Program, monitor, fault-find, and make improvements.
• Kawasaki and Fanuc robot fault finding and programming skill. Sealer systems experience an advantage.
• SEW, Danfoss, Siemens drives working knowledge.
• Proficient in Automation networks including Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus and Wireless Networks.
• Fault-finding and continuous improvement execution and implementation.
• HMIs – Adroit, Win CC Scada fault finding and programming skill.
• Excellent PC knowledge
• Behavioural and leadership skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Excellent English oral and written communication.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data analysis.
• Self-motivated, results-driven and competent individual.
• Read mechanical and electronic schematics to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of electronics.
• 6 Sigma trained/certified.

This advert is being advertised in collaboration with our recruitment partner MCHIR.