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.