Product Technician (Automotive)

Profile Personnel; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel seeks a Product Technician for an on-site role in the Eastern Cape within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment. You will provide hands-on support for electrical faults and drive defect containment and recovery to minimise downtime.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in automotive electrical systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to coach and train team members in electrical fitment and fault detection.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in automotive electrical systems or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering, mechatronics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to coach and train team members effectively.
• Knowledge of routing and process improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate hands-on support for electrical faults and stoppages in production.
• Diagnose and rectify harness issues, control unit faults, and connection problems.
• Contain and recover defects to minimise downtime, rework, and quality impacts.
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring electrical defects and drive problem-solving initiatives.
• Implement corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and enhance defect recovery rates.
• Identify weaknesses in assembly processes related to vehicle electrics and propose improvements.
• Improve work sequences, part handling, fitment methods, and error-proofing measures.
• Monitor End-of-Line and audit findings to improve electrical quality flow-out.
• Coach and train production personnel on electrical fitment and fault detection.
• Support new model launches and engineering changes from a buildability perspective.
• Coordinate action plans with Production, Planning, and Quality departments.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Mechatronics knowledge

Team coaching/training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a dynamic automotive manufacturing team committed to excellence and innovation. Our client, a leading organization in the automotive industry, is seeking a dedicated Product Technician to be a vital part of their on-site operations in the Eastern Cape. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where technical expertise and continuous improvement are valued.

What You'll Do:

• Provide immediate hands-on support for electrical faults and stoppages in production.
• Diagnose and rectify harness issues, control unit faults, and incorrect fitment or connection problems.
• Contain and recover defects swiftly to minimise downtime, rework, and quality impacts.
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring electrical defects and drive problem-solving initiatives.
• Implement and verify corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and enhance defect recovery rates.
• Identify weaknesses in assembly processes related to vehicle electrics and propose improvements.
• Improve work sequences, part handling, fitment methods, and error-proofing measures.
• Monitor CP6, End-of-Line, and audit findings to improve electrical quality flow-out.
• Coach and train production personnel on electrical fitment, fault detection, and prevention techniques.
• Support new model launches, model year updates, and engineering changes from a buildability perspective.
• Coordinate action plans with Production, Planning, Quality, and other relevant departments.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in automotive electrical systems or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering, mechatronics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to coach and train team members effectively.
• Knowledge of routing and process improvement techniques.

Familiarity with the following:

• Automotive industry standards and quality protocols.
• Electrical fault diagnosis and problem-solving methodologies.