Automation Technician

Applications are invited for the Automation Technician position based in Supply Chain, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch. The successful applicant will report to the Maintenance Team Leader.

Key performance areas include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment;

• Attending to electronic related equipment breakdowns;

• Fault finding in electronic equipment;

• Reading and interpreting complex circuit diagrams

• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required;

• Providing assistance to production lines;

• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment;

• Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems;

• Programming stacking patterns on palletisers, etc.

• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures;

• Completing all relevant administration;

• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).

• Dealing with suppliers and contractors

The successful candidate must have the following qualification/experience/skills:

• Qualified Automation Technician (N6);

• At least 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment;

• Working knowledge of:

  • PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.);
  • Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.);
  • Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems;
  • Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.);
  • Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.);

• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines;

• Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.);

• Ability to work independently and under pressure;

• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);

• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required;

• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.