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.