Product Technician (Assembly) – automotive

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

On Line Personnel in Gqeberha seeks a Product Technician (Assembly) for automotive production with strong electrical fault-finding, vehicle diagnostics and harness/ECU expertise. You will read electrical drawings, diagnose faults, and support production under pressure while coaching operators and collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, or a relevant auto trade certificate, plus 3–5 years' automotive

Qualifications

• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics.
• Trade Certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright.
• 3–5 years in automotive assembly with electrical fault-finding.
• 3 years in vehicle manufacturing with focus on electronics.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on production support for electrical faults and stoppages.
• Diagnose harness issues, ECU faults and fitment/connection problems.
• Contain and recover defects to minimise downtime and quality impact.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring faults and drive corrective actions.
• Identify and improve assembly process weaknesses related to electronics.
• Coach operators on correct electrical fitment and fault prevention.
• Coordinate action plans with Production, Planning and Quality.

Skills

Fault-finding

Vehicle diagnostics

CAN/LIN bus

Root cause analysis

Coaching Operators

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Auto Electrician trade certificate

Tools

MS Office

CAD viewer

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Position: Product Technician (Assembly) – automotive

Ref: 5285

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Qualifications / Requirements:

• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics; and/or
• Trade Certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in automotive assembly production with proven vehicle electrical systems and fault-finding
• 3 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 Behavioural Competencies:

• Advanced practical fault-finding and vehicle diagnostics capability
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN bus systems, ECU’s, 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

Key Performance Areas:

• 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
• 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
• 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