Automation Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an Automation Engineer to identify improvements in manufacturing equipment and processes and to drive replacement solutions on the factory floor. The role leads technical work within cross-functional teams and provides solid support to outsourced automation projects.

You will evaluate new technologies and standards to optimize the supply chain and manufacturing workflow, contribute early in product development, and collaborate across departments to strengthen

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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: Offering technical assistance, 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 Company's 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

Skills

Automation engineering

Electronic system design

Mechanical system design

Education

BEng in Mechatronics or equivalent qualification

Job description

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:

Offering technical assistance

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 Company's 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