Engineering Specialist

3 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa Ford Motor Company Full time

This position is for an engineering controls specialist with an emphasis on robotic controls & PLC specialization.
The responsible person will be required to develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient automation controls processes.
To specialize in the continuous improvement, troubleshooting and programming of PLC’s/ Robots/Cobot as well as other automation equipment.

**POSITION DETAILS**
- Well versed in ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 / TS 16949.
- Initiates measures to improve equipment performance, methods and quality.
- Manage all software and hardware installed on different types of equipment.
- Ensure mínimal downtimes, proper documentation, software backups and version control.
- Robot programming, fault finding design changes.
- Continuous robotic improvement of weld quality, sealer quality and location accuracy.
- Reporting / presenting and escalate to management as needed.
- Responsible for preventive maintenance updates on the robots and related equipment.
- Optimization of preventive maintenance jobs based on break down analysis and findings.
- To lead, set up and participate in cross-functional team meetings.
- The propensity to take the lead in any breakdown situation.
- Design, fault find and program using PLCs, HMI and SCADA.
- Ability to read blueprints, AutoCAD, E-Plan, interpret and modify electrical schematics.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Must be prepared to work shifts, and overtime as required.
- Train and develop training documentation for maintenance personnel.

**PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA**
- Improve TCF equipment uptime using data analysis and preventative maintenance planning
- Undertake root cause analysis and to implement Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s).
- Management of TCF constraints with the use of FIS, Scada reporting and monitoring technology.
- Develop and implement activities to improve MTTR and MTBF.
- Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies.
- Ensure compliance and adherence for Health Charts.
- Lead a team of Technicians.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)**
- Behavioral and leadership skills.
- Excellent English oral and written communication.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data analysis.
- Self-Motivated, results-driven, competent, individual.
- Read mechanical and electronic schematics to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
- Excellent troubleshooting / problem-solving abilities.
- Always improving personal knowledge, looking for new ways and technologies to improve plant performance.
- Excellent troubleshooting / problem-solving methodologies such as 6 Sigma, 5 Why’s, Fishbone etc.
- Able to work under pressure and should be a team player.
- Siemens, Mitsubishi PLC’s. Must be able to Program, monitor, fault-find, and make improvements.
- Kawasaki and Fanuc robot fault finding and programming skill. Sealer systems experience an advantage.
- SEW, Danfoss, Siemens drives working knowledge.
- Proficient in Automation networks including Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus and Wireless Networks.
- Fault-finding and continuous improvement execution and implementation.
- HMI’s - Adroit, Win CC Scada fault finding and programming skill.
- Excellent PC knowledge
- Behavioral and Leadership skills.
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent English oral and written communication.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data analysis.
- Self-Motivated, results-driven, and competent individual.
- Read Mechanical and Electronic schematics to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
- Extensive knowledge of Electronics.
- 6 Sigma trained/Certified.

**QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE**
- Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical National Diploma (S- course) or Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering B-Tech.
- Minimum of 5 years within the Automotive Industry and Maintenance background.
- 2-3 Years in a Leadership role.



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