Controls Specialist Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive leader seeks an experienced engineer to enhance equipment uptime through data analysis and preventative maintenance in Pretoria. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, along with 3-5 years of PLC experience and a background in the automotive industry. Join a team committed to innovative solutions and improving efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of PLC experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years in the automotive industry.
• Experience with Siemens, Schneider, and Festo systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve equipment uptime using data analysis.
• Manage software and hardware on continuous process equipment.
• Develop training plans for technicians and electricians.

Skills

Data analysis

Preventative maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Six Sigma certification

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD

MS Office

ABB Robot systems

CNC machines with Siemens controls

Job description

Job Description

• Improve Assembly and Machining equipment uptime using data analysis and preventative maintenance planning.
• Develop and implement short-term, medium-term, and long-term improvement plans for automated systems.
• Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies.
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented.
• Achieve SQDCPME KPIs.
• Demonstrate One Ford Behaviors.
• Lead a motivated team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 / TS 16949 standards.
• Initiate measures to improve equipment performance, methods, and quality.
• Manage all software and hardware on continuous process equipment, ensuring minimal downtime, proper documentation, and software version control.
• Program and design using PLCs, HMI, and SCADA; oversee commissioning and installation of equipment.
• Create, modify, and revise automation controls instructions and process flow documentation.
• Possess automotive assembly and machining process knowledge and experience.
• Read blueprints, AutoCAD, E-Plan, and interpret electrical schematics.
• Be Six Sigma certified or trained.
• Develop training plans for plant technicians, electricians, and controls team.
• Ensure plant machinery backups and images are up-to-date; maintain copies on Octoplant.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 3-5 years of PLC experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years within the automotive industry.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, IndraWorks Engineering, Schneider, Festo.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with ABB Robot systems and Festo Robot System.
• Experience with CNC machines equipped with Siemens and Bosch controls.

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our plans for the future of mobility, we offer numerous opportunities to accelerate your career and help define tomorrow’s transportation.

About The Team

We build world-class vehicles in our plants worldwide, continuously developing new technologies and processes to increase efficiency. Our people make the difference. We encourage all employees to think outside the box to find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.