MECHATRONICS ENGINEER

Introduction

Purpose of the role To operationally support current manufacturing facilities and all other related project. To use a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer and software skills to work with smart technologies such as robots, automated guided systems and computer-integrated manufacturing equipment. This will contribute to creating an essential foundation for the expected growth in automation within manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key performance areas

• Take responsibility for assigned projects in line with divisional requirements.

• Control and maintain Mechatronics Associated Spares requirements for the Plant.

• Conduct timeous Mechatronics repairs and maintenance to plant equipment.

• Maintain an effective back-up of all software & PLC programs associated with plant and facilities.

• Ensure timeous response to faults.

• Maintain machine uptime.

• Conduct effective troubleshooting to identify problems and carry out repairs.

• Perform scheduled maintenance on facilities and attending to breakdown.

• Support all departments with mechatronics requirements.

• Develop and build new mechatronics facilities.

• Facilitate the wiring of PLC panels and other electronic machinery.

• Conduct PLC and other software programming.

• Assist in upgrading current facilities and electronic advancement ideas.

• Ensuring all documentation is completed timeously.

• Managing the network infrastructure.

• Management of the production IT systems and servers.

• Manage database administration and development.

• Ensure good housekeeping at all times.

• Work within stipulated budget constraints.

• Identify project timing and ensure that it is maintained.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum specifications / requirement areas

• BSc Degree in Mechatronics or equivalent qualification

• 3-5 years’ experience in PLC and computer programming environment (of which 1-2 years is software/electronic development experience)

• Advanced proficiency in IT skills and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)

• Computer programming experience (Delphi advantageous, Labview, C#, asp.net)

• PLC programming knowledge (RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, Festo FST, Festo Codesys)

• Robot Programming (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Denso)

• Machine automation, integration and controls experience

• Windows Server management and IT infrastructure experience

• Database development and administration experience (MySQL exp advantageous)

• Mechanical and basic electronic knowledge

• Project Management skills

Package & Remuneration

packae and remanuration

Interested?

send your CV to zwelandile@lupiwesolutions.co.za