Software Engineer (Automotive)

Staff Solutions; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Midrand is seeking candidates with a National Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics. The role involves building customer relationships, site safety, providing technical assistance, and strong knowledge of PLC Software systems. Candidates should have 2-5 years of Automation experience and be willing to work shifts. Opportunities for professional growth in an automotive environment await.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in Automation, automotive and paint plant experience advantageous.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and overtime when needed.
• Quality focus and team player.

Responsibilities

• Build good business relationships with customers related to service activities.
• Site safety implementation during projects.
• Attend site and project meetings.
• Provide technical assistance during production support.
• Verify and compile data records of test readings.
• Meet project deadlines.

Skills

PLC Software systems knowledge

Network device setup and configuration

Automation experience

Electrical troubleshooting

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.