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Job Location drjobs

Edenvale - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Automation Engineer

Required Outputs Functional
  • Identify potential areas of improvement in current manufacturing equipment or processes and drive the implementation of replacement equipment/processes
  • Identify new technologies processes or standards that can be used in the supply chain of The Company to improve the manufacturing process
  • Play a lead technical role in the development of new systems from an Automation Engineering aspect within larger team projects
  • Provide support to outsourced automation projects including:
    • Creating documentation (e.g. user requirement specifications)
    • Offering technical assistance
    • Overseeing commissioning
    • Supporting integration into current systems
    • Providing long-term support to manufacturing and automation projects
  • Offer manufacturing insight during new product development or major changes to existing products to influence outcomes early in the product development life cycle
  • Stay informed on new product development (especially in R&D) and collaborate through the full industrialization life cycle
  • Provide technical support to current legacy equipment and systems
  • Contribute to long-term manufacturing strategy development
  • Transfer knowledge applicable to The Companys manufacturing processes and systems to other team members to build internal capabilities
  • Continuously develop technical skills to remain an expert in automation
  • Collaborate with senior personnel in manufacturing to enhance understanding of current systems and standards
  • Implement effective communication strategies and integrate project planning between departments
Qualifications and Expertise Required
  • BEng in Mechatronics or equivalent qualification
  • 3 - 5 years experience in automation engineering and system development in a highly technological environment
  • Understanding of electronic system design
  • Understanding of mechanical system design

Employment Type

Full Time

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