Automation Engineer - Projects Cape Town

Exciting opportunity for a Mechatronics/Automation/Project Engineer with a leading packaging manufacturer based in Diep River. Contribute to designing developing and enhancing electromechanical systems engage in innovative automation projects and oversee installations. Ideal for a motivated detailoriented selfstarter with a BSc. in Mechatronics 3DCAD skills and a year of relevant experience. Build your career in a supportive environment that encourages growth. Apply now!

• Designing developing and enhancing electromechanical systems and mechatronic devices
  
• Creating automated systems and the software to control them
  
• Conducting research documenting findings and presenting reports at meetings
  
• Developing design documents for mechanical parts and final products
  
• Identifying areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement
  
• Understanding problems or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy them
  
• Selecting the required tools and materials for the manufacturing process
  
• Assisting with recruitment onboarding and training of junior Engineers or Apprentices
  
• Attending workshops training sessions and conferences to network with others and stay on top of the field advancements
  
• Overseeing installations of various new multimillion rand machines and technology
  
• Overseeing assigned Engineering and technical projects
  
• Ensuring customer satisfaction concerning all Engineering projects
  
• Overseeing machine and automation design projects
  
• Developing and implementing project schedules and forecasts
  
• Coordinating and checking of engineering deliverables
  
• Reporting monthly on project status and change orders
  
• Planning scheduling conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects
  
• Assisting in the preparation of engineering projects and machines acquisition proposals
  
• Assisting in the coordination of pricing estimating and scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of technical specifications
  
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of reports specifications plans construction schedules environmental impact studies permits and designs for projects
  
• Communicating extensively with assigned project Clients external customers and suppliers both overseas and local
  
• Involved in new product development and prototyping
  

Requirements

• BSc/BEng: Mechatronics degree
  
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
  
• Proficient in 3DCAD design (Autocad Inventor Solidworks)
  
• Effective communication skills at all levels
  
• Familiarity with ISO procedures
  
• Strong negotiation abilities
  
• Logical and rational thinking
  
• Highly computer literate especially in Excel
  
• Assertive and forthright
  
• Enthusiastic positive and selfenergized
  
• Strong financial and commercial aptitude
  
• Excellent problemsolving and numeracy skills
  
• Effective team collaboration skills
  

Benefits

• Pension Fund Contribution
  
• Medical Aid Contribution