Automation Technician

The HEINEKEN Company; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heineken Company in Stellenbosch invites applications for an Automation Technician based in Supply Chain. The selected candidate will maintain electronic systems on existing machinery, troubleshoot electronics, read complex circuit diagrams and support production lines.

They will install and upgrade electronic controls, program palletiser patterns, and cooperate with suppliers and contractors. The role requires an N6 Automation Technician and at least 3 years of electronics experience, with

Qualifications

• Qualified Automation Technician (N6).
• At least 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis).
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment.
• Attending to electronic related equipment breakdowns.
• Fault finding in electronic equipment.
• Reading and interpreting complex circuit diagrams.
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required.
• Providing assistance to production lines.
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment.
• Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems.
• Programming stacking patterns on palletisers, etc.
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures.
• Completing all relevant administration.
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Dealing with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Automation experience

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

SCADA knowledge

Industrial networks

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

N6 Automation Technician

Tools

Siemens S7

WinCC

TIA Portal

Simotion Scout

Profibus

Ethernet

Danfoss

Lenze

MS Office

PLC/HMI hardware

Job description

Applications are invited for the Automation Technician position based in Supply Chain, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch.

The successful applicant will report to the Maintenance Team Leader.

Key Performance Areas Include, But Not Limited To

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment;
• Attending to electronic related equipment breakdowns;
• Fault finding in electronic equipment;
• Reading and interpreting complex circuit diagrams
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required;
• Providing assistance to production lines;
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment;
• Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems;
• Programming stacking patterns on palletisers, etc.
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures;
• Completing all relevant administration;
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Dealing with suppliers and contractors

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Qualification/experience/skills

• Qualified Automation Technician (N6);
• At least 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment;
• Working knowledge of:
  • PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.);
  • Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.);
  • Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems;
  • Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.);
  • Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.);
  • Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines;
  • Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.);
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure;
  • Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);
  • Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required;
  • Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.

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