Automation Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Automotive sector seeks to employ an Automation Engineer, based in Uitenhage.

POSITION INFO:

Duties:

- Preparing specifications for facilities (enquiry’s, cost estimates, project justifications and technical evaluation of tenders) requirements.

- Frequent liaising with external suppliers and internal customers.

- Managing contractor’s work and ensuring adherence to project requirements, relevant safety requirements and standards.

- Consulting with other planning sections in an advisory capacity or service provider, to meet their needs for continuous improvement of equipment/systems.

- Establishing project timing plans and project control to ensure the adherence to deadlines, cost and quality.

- Preparing information for management decision-making and strategic planning with regards to cost and potential production solutions.

- Managing SQL data for facilities and systems, to support production.

- Developing in-house and innovative solutions for production challenges.

- Using various engineering techniques (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical) to achieve best holistic solutions.

Requirements:

- Have a National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant engineering qualification

- At least 3 year’s relevant experience in a production environment

- Knowledge and working understanding of PLCs, robotics, network and automation standards and equipment

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