ENGINEERING SPECIALIST CONTROLS IN PORT ELIZABETH

We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Specialist Controls to join our team. Job Purpose: Responsible person will be required to develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient automation controls processes with the use of FIS and other Assembly Line monitoring technology in addition to programming of PLC’s and other equipment to ensure optimum line performance. * Knowledge and understanding of 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 continuous process equipment while ensuring minimal down times, proper documentation and version control * Program, Design using PLCs, HMI and SCADA while commissioning and overseeing the installation of equipment * Assists in creating, modifying and revising automation controls instructions and process flow documentation. * Automotive Assembly Process Knowledge And Experience * Ability to read blue prints, AutoCAD, EPlan, interpret and modify electrical schematics * 6 Sigma Certified/Trained * Performs other work-related duties as assigned * Improve Assembly equipment uptime using data analysis and preventative maintenance planning * Develop and implement short, medium and long term improvement plans for implementation within the automated systems. * Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies. * Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented * Good Behavioral And Leadership Skills * Excellent English Oral and Written communication * Ability To Analyze And Interpret Data Analysis * Good Team Work Ability * Self-Motivated And Results Driven Individual * Read mechanical and electronic schematics to ensure specifications, adherence to standards are met *  Troubleshoot equipment; manage calibration and preventative maintenance processes. * Extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic and digital controls systems and experience to test and writes modifications in multiple languages of systems software (Siemens and Bosch/Rexroth). * Strong understanding of networking, Ethernet, remote IO, ProfiBus and ProfiNet * Fault Finding And Continuous Improvement Execution And Implementation * Engine functionally knowledge beneficial * Improve Assembly equipment uptime using data analysis and preventative maintenance planning * Develop and implement short, medium and long term improvement plans for implementation within the automated systems. * Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies. * Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented