Product Technician (Assembly)

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking an experienced Electrical/Mechatronics technician for automotive production in Gqeberha. The role focuses on diagnosing and rectifying vehicle electrical faults, harness issues and control unit problems, with a strong emphasis on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in automotive assembly, with expertise in vehicle electronics, CAN/LIN systems, and read electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics; and/or
• Trade Certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright
• Three -Five years relevant experience in automotive assembly production with proven vehicle electrical systems and fault-finding.
• Three years' experience in vehicle manufacturing or a related field, with key focus on vehicle electronics.
• Proven ability to diagnose electrical faults on vehicles, including harnesses, control units, sensors and actuators
• Experience using diagnostic tools and measurement equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings such as electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate hands-on production support for electrical faults and stoppages.
• Diagnose and assist in rectifying harness issues, control unit faults and incorrect fitment/connection issues.
• Contain and recover defects quickly to minimise downtime, rework and quality impact.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring electrical defects and drive problem sheets/A3s.
• Implement and verify corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and improve DRR.
• Identify and improve assembly process weaknesses relating to vehicle electrics.
• Propose improvements to work sequences, part handling, fitment methods and error-proofing.
• Monitor CP6, End-of-Line and audit findings to reduce electrical flow-out.
• Coach and train production personnel on correct electrical fitment, fault identification and prevention.
• Support new models, model year changes and engineering changes from a buildability perspective.
• Coordinate action plans with Production, Planning, Quality and other relevant departments.

Skills

CAN/LIN bus systems, ECUs, electrical

Electrical fitment & harness routing

Advanced fault-finding & vehicle diag

Root cause analysis & problem solving

Coaching & communication

MS Office & CAD viewer basics

Interpreting electrical drawings

Education

Electrical Eng/Degree or Mechatronics

Trade certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics; and/or

Description

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics; and/or


• Trade Certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright

Work Experience

• Three -Five years relevant experience in automotive assembly production with proven vehicle electrical systems and fault-finding.


• Three years' experience in vehicle manufacturing or a related field, with key focus on vehicle electronics.


• Proven ability to diagnose electrical faults on vehicles, including harnesses, control units, sensors and actuators


• Experience using diagnostic tools and measurement equipment.


• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings such as electrical drawings.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Advanced practical fault-finding and vehicle diagnostics capability.


• Knowledge of CAN/LIN bus systems, ECUs, electrical fitment, harness routing and common failure modes.


• Strong root cause analysis, problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Ability to coach and train operators/artisans and communicate effectively at all levels.


• Proficient in MS Office, with a basic understanding of CAD viewer.


• Ability to work under production pressure and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities but not limited to

• Provide immediate hands-on production support for electrical faults and stoppages.


• Diagnose and assist in rectifying harness issues, control unit faults and incorrect fitment/connection issues.


• Contain and recover defects quickly to minimise downtime, rework and quality impact.


• Perform root cause analysis on recurring electrical defects and drive problem sheets/A3s.


• Implement and verify corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and improve DRR.


• Identify and improve assembly process weaknesses relating to vehicle electrics.


• Propose improvements to work sequences, part handling, fitment methods and error-proofing.


• Monitor CP6, End-of-Line and audit findings to reduce electrical flow-out.


• Coach and train production personnel on correct electrical fitment, fault identification and prevention.


• Support new models, model year changes and engineering changes from a buildability perspective.


• Coordinate action plans with Production, Planning, Quality and other relevant departments.