Product Technician (Assembly) automotive

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Position: Product Technician (Assembly) - automotive

Ref: 5285

Location: PE/Gqeberha

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics; and/or
• Trade Certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in automotive assembly production with proven vehicle electrical systems and fault-finding
• 3 years experience in vehicle manufacturing or a related field with key focus on vehicle electronics
• Proven ability to diagnose electrical faults on vehicles including harnesses control units sensors and actuators
• Experience using diagnostic tools and measurement equipment
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings such as electrical drawings

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

• Advanced practical fault-finding and vehicle diagnostics capability
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN bus systems ECUs electrical fitment harness routing and common failure modes
• Strong root cause analysis problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to coach and train Operators/Artisans and communicate effectively at all levels
• Proficient in MS Office with a basic understanding of CAD viewer
• Ability to work under production pressure and make sound decisions

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide immediate hands-on production support for electrical faults and stoppages
• Diagnose and assist in rectifying harness issues control unit faults and incorrect fitment/connection issues
• Contain and recover defects quickly to minimise downtime rework and quality impact
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring electrical defects and drive problem sheets
• Implement and verify corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and improve DRR
• Identify and improve assembly process weaknesses relating to vehicle electrics
• Propose improvements to work sequences part handling fitment methods and error-proofing
• Coach and train production personnel on correct electrical fitment fault identification and prevention
• Support new models model year changes and engineering changes from a buildability perspective
• Coordinate action plans with Production Planning Quality and other relevant departments

Desired Experience & Qualification

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics; and/or
• Trade Certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in automotive assembly production with proven vehicle electrical systems and fault-finding
• 3 years experience in vehicle manufacturing or a related field with key focus on vehicle electronics
• Proven ability to diagnose electrical faults on vehicles including harnesses control units sensors and actuators
• Experience using diagnostic tools and measurement equipment
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings such as electrical drawings

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

• Advanced practical fault-finding and vehicle diagnostics capability
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN bus systems ECUs electrical fitment harness routing and common failure modes
• Strong root cause analysis problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to coach and train Operators/Artisans and communicate effectively at all levels
• Proficient in MS Office with a basic understanding of CAD viewer
• Ability to work under production pressure and make sound decisions

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide immediate hands-on production support for electrical faults and stoppages
• Diagnose and assist in rectifying harness issues control unit faults and incorrect fitment/connection issues
• Contain and recover defects quickly to minimise downtime rework and quality impact
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring electrical defects and drive problem sheets
• Implement and verify corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and improve DRR
• Identify and improve assembly process weaknesses relating to vehicle electrics
• Propose improvements to work sequences part handling fitment methods and error-proofing
• Coach and train production personnel on correct electrical fitment fault identification and prevention
• Support new models model year changes and engineering changes from a buildability perspective
• Coordinate action plans with Production Planning Quality and other relevant departments

Package & Remuneration

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1