Automation Engineer OT

2 months ago

South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

Brief Role Description

To take ownership and responsibility for the entire automation system (IT + OT) considerations during project implementation as well as operational performance of the automation systems interfacing into the various IT systems; including failure analysis, maintenance, optimization analysis and future technologies.

Possible Tasks within this Role

- Take responsibility of the integrated automation systems (information & operational technology) within Paint shop.
- Optimism and maintain operational performance of both IT & OT systems.
- Research and introduction of new future technologies in line with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborating with stakeholders internal & external to identify opportunities to solve problems through technological advancements and digitalization.
- Analysing manufacturing trends and technologies for implementation to improve key KPIs.
- Formulating and compiling detailed facility specifications to ensure the required facilities, machines, equipment and tools meet the required level of excellence.
- Provide knowledge and support to Paint Shop maintenance personnel during breakdowns (including after-hours).
- Initiate, implement and assist with continuous improvement by supporting the kaizen teams with knowledge and guidance regarding existing installations in the paint shop.
- Identify obsolete equipment, thereby finding new sustained solutions for implementation.
- Constantly identify and drive processes towards to the company’s vision of a total digital factory by regular benchmarking of other company plants.
- Manage and maintain programs for software-based applications by creating scheduled checks.
- Manage and maintain backups & archiving of software and applications.
- Manage & ensure Shopfloor IT systems are updated with latest bug & security patches as per specified intervals.
- Perform programming & diagnostics on automation systems using engineering tools in order to reduce downtime or optimization activities.
- Implement, manage and maintain change management procedures using documented processes.
- Compile & maintain a complete IT & OT asset list of all Paint shop equipment utilizing manual & automatic processes to ensure good record keeping and compliance as per VW standards

Qualification requirements

Have a National Diploma / Degree in Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Experience needed

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in control system technologies or in the maintaining of shop floor IT.

Essentials

- Must be able to implement & maintain systems including the archiving and backing up of programs & applications.
- Excellent hardware and OS knowledge both on desktops PC’s & IPC’s.
- Good understanding of virtualized environments.
- Good understanding of network protocols and networking devices.
- Good understanding of the interfacing between the IT & the OT environments.
- Good understanding of SCADA systems, including IO servers and basic scripting.
- Good understanding of programming and perform fault finding on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s).
- Ability to communicate effectively across departments and reporting levels.
- Strong analytical & administration skills.
- Perform standby duties after hours.
- Ability to work in a team

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