6th June 2024 
Tshwane (Pretoria) 
Full-time An automotive manufacturing company in Pretoria is looking for an Engineering Controls Engineer who specializes on robotic controls & PLC required to develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient automation controls processes. To specialize in the continuous improvement, troubleshooting and programming of PLC’s/ Robots/Cobot as well as other automation equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Well versed in ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 / TS 16949.
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 backups and version control.
Robot programming, fault finding design changes.
Continuous robotic improvement of weld quality, sealer quality and location accuracy.
Reporting / presenting and escalate to management as needed.
Responsible for preventive maintenance updates on the robots and related equipment.
Optimization of preventive maintenance jobs based on break down analysis and findings.
To lead, set up and participate in cross-functional team meetings.
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.
Must be prepared to work shifts, and overtime as required.
Train and develop training documentation for maintenance personnel.
Improve TCF equipment uptime using data analysis and preventative maintenance planning
Undertake root cause analysis and to implement Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s).
Management of TCF constraints with the use of FIS, Scada reporting and monitoring technology.
Develop and implement activities to improve MTTR and MTBF.
Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies.
Ensure compliance and adherence for Health Charts.
Lead a team of Technicians.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- National Diploma or Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years within the Automotive Industry and Maintenance background.
- 2-3 Years in a Leadership role.
- Behavioral and leadership skills.
- Excellent English oral and written communication.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data analysis.
- Self-Motivated, results-driven, competent, individual.
- Read mechanical and electronic schematics to ensure adherence to specifications and standards. Excellent troubleshooting / problem-solving abilities.
- 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 PLC’s. 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.
- HMI’s – Adroit, Win CC Scada fault finding and programming skill.
- Ability to analyze 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 an advantage
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