Australia Vacancies Automation Specialists

University of Fort Hare; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1 042 000 - 1 390 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Australia seeks an experienced Automation Specialist. This role involves supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and participating in Capital Investment projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in Automation and Electrical experience and relevant engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Automation and Electrical experience.
• Experience in Personnel Supervision of technical teams.
• Participation in engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and technical operational activities.
• Participate in Capital Investments projects in the factory.
• Prepare user and technical specifications and train operators.

Skills

Automation experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Robotics

PLC's

Process control

Project management

Education

Automotive Engineering Technology

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Australia Vacancies Automation Specialists

2023-07-28 - 2027-12-01

Permanent

PE000693

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

Our client is looking for an Automation Specialist who has experience in Project Management to join their team in Australia.

Responsibilities

• As an Electrical Engineer/Programming or Mechatronics Engineer, or Automation Specialist you will provide support for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Electricity and Automation (E&A) professional and technical operational activities and during participation in CAPEX projects; doing so in line with corporate guidelines, enforcing that all MES-E&A activities enhance business objectives, product quality and plant operation/performance while ensuring that peoples health and safety, product safety, and environment are never compromised.
• Participate in Capital Investments projects in the factory ensuring that the technical solution follows corporate and market standards and is delivered with the expected quality, being on time and within budget.
• The preparation of the user and technical specifications, coordinating the requirements of the main users (production, quality, etc.), the follow-up of the solution development, the pre-test, implementation, and training of operators and maintenance crews.
• Must fully understand the technical details of the Electrical and Automotive solutions.
• Ensure Process & Equipment safety for people, products, and the environment and that one exhibits an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations.
• Ensures that all installations comply with market and corporate safety, health, environment, product safety, and product quality standards.
• Ensure that Change Management is in place to appropriately manage modifications
• Ensure the application of the market and local automotive and electrical legislation.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Automation and Electrical experience
• Tertiary: Automotive Engineering Technology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Experience in Personnel Supervision of technical teams.
• Participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team (preferably including different products and technologies in Electrical and Automation areas)
• Strong knowledge of Robotics, PLC's and Process Control
• Production Line experience
• Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning, and/or maintenance execution desired but not required
• Have experience Project Management.