Software Engineer (Automotive)

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation is seeking a qualified Technician to build business relationships and ensure site safety during projects. The role includes providing technical assistance and maintaining quality standards while working shifts, weekends, and potentially long hours. Ideal candidates should have strong PLC knowledge and experience in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in Automation, preferably in automotive and paint plants.
• Strong understanding of Software & Commissioning practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronics.

Responsibilities

• Build business relationships with customers and ensure site safety.
• Provide technical assistance and attend site/project meetings.
• Compile data records of all test readings and meet project deadlines.

Skills

PLC Software systems knowledge

Team player

Quality focus

Driver's License

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics

Job description

Duties:

• Build good business relationships with customers related to service activities.
• Site safety implementation during projects and service work.
• Attend site meetings and project meetings.
• Technical assistance during Production support time (breakdowns).
• Verify and compile data records of all test readings (reports).
• Meeting project deadlines.

• Strong understanding of Software & Commissioning practices and processes.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and overtime & able to work long hours when needed.
• Quality focus and team player.
• Driver's License and own transport.

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of PLC Software systems (siemens Simatic S7, Siemens TIA, WinCC) Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB advantageous.
• Set up and configure various network devices (drives, Remote I/), Sensors).
• Project Planning, installation and commissioning for installations.
• Provide standby support to customers from project SOP.

Skills:

• Min. National Diploma/Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics
• 2-5 years' experience in Automation (automotive &paint plant experience advantageous).
• Electronics and electrical troubleshooting/fault finding.