Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechatronics Engineer to join our team in New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing complex mechatronic systems for various industrial applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Take responsibility for assigned projects in line with divisional requirements. Control and maintain Mechatronics Associated Spares requirements for the Plant. Conduct timeous Mechatronics repairs and maintenance to plant equipment. Maintain an effective back-up of all software & PLC programs associated with plant and facilities. Ensure timeous response to faults. Maintain machine uptime. Conduct effective troubleshooting to identify problems and carry out repairs. Perform scheduled maintenance on facilities and attending to breakdown. Support all departments with mechatronics requirements. Develop and build new mechatronics facilities. Facilitate the wiring of PLC panels and other electronic machinery. Conduct PLC and other software programming. Assist in upgrading current facilities and electronic advancement ideas. Ensuring all documentation is completed timeously. Managing the network infrastructure. Management of the production IT systems and servers. Manage database administration and development. Ensure good housekeeping at all times. Work within stipulated budget constraints. Identify project timing and ensure that it is maintained. Coach and mentor junior staff within the mechatronics department Monitor performance of junior staff and address performance gaps Stand in for Mechatronics Manager as and when required Lead complex problem solving where Mechatronics engineering input and guidance is required Plan and organize resources for execution of projects assigned to the Mechatronics department
Qualifications:
BTech Degree or BSc Degree in Mechatronics or Electronic Engineering or equivalent computer science programming qualification 5-7 years’ experience in PLC and computer programming environment (of which 3 years is software/electronic development experience) Advanced proficiency in IT skills and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Computer programming experience (Delphi advantageous, Labview, C#, PLC programming knowledge (RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, Festo FST, Festo Codesys) Robot Programming (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Denso) Machine automation, integration and controls experience Windows Server management and IT infrastructure experience Database development and administration experience (MySQL exp advantageous) Mechanical and basic electronic knowledge Project Management skills Added advantage: Automotive industry experience Full Time
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