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South Africa: Automation Engineer Ot & It (Permanent) posted by Profile Personnel

Automation Engineer Ot & It (Permanent)

Posted on 2025-04-09

Employer Profile Personnel
Salary 0
Category Automotive
Location South Africa  /  South Africa

Job Summary

Brief Role Description

To take ownership and responsibility for the entire automation system (IT + OT) considerations during project implementation as well as operational performance of the automation systems interfacing into the various IT systems; including failure analysis, maintenance, optimization analysis and future technologies.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Take responsibility of the integrated automation systems (information & operational technology) within Paint shop.
  • Optimism and maintain operational performance of both IT & OT systems.
  • Research and introduction of new future technologies in line with company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders internal & external to identify opportunities to solve problems through technological advancements and digitalization.
  • Analysing manufacturing trends and technologies for implementation to improve key KPIs.
  • Formulating and compiling detailed facility specifications to ensure the required facilities, machines, equipment and tools meet the required level of excellence.
  • Provide knowledge and support to Paint Shop maintenance personnel during breakdowns (including after-hours).
  • Initiate, implement and assist with continuous improvement by supporting the kaizen teams with knowledge and guidance regarding existing installations in the paint shop.
  • Identify obsolete equipment, thereby finding new sustained solutions for implementation.
  • Constantly identify and drive processes towards to the companys vision of a total digital factory by regular benchmarking of other company plants.
  • Manage and maintain programs for software-based applications by creating scheduled checks.
  • Manage and maintain backups & archiving of software and applications.
  • Manage & ensure Shopfloor IT systems are updated with latest bug & security patches as per specified intervals.
  • Perform programming & diagnostics on automation systems using engineering tools in order to reduce downtime or optimization activities.
  • Implement, manage and maintain change management procedures using documented processes.
  • Compile & maintain a complete IT & OT asset list of all Paint shop equipment utilizing manual & automatic processes to ensure good record keeping and compliance as per VW standards

Qualification requirements

Have a National Diploma / Degree in Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Experience needed

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in control system technologies or in the maintaining of shop floor IT.

Essentials

  • Must be able to implement & maintain systems including the archiving and backing up of programs & applications.
  • Excellent hardware and OS knowledge both on desktops PCs & IPCs.
  • Good understanding of virtualized environments.
  • Good understanding of network protocols and networking devices.
  • Good understanding of the interfacing between the IT & the OT environments.
  • Good understanding of SCADA systems, including IO servers and basic scripting.
  • Good understanding of programming and perform fault finding on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • Ability to communicate effectively across departments and reporting levels.
  • Strong analytical & administration skills.
  • Perform standby duties after hours.
  • Ability to work in a team
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