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Ford Motor Company Engineering Controls Specialist in South Africa
Responsible person will be required to develop, implement, monitor, and maintain efficient automation control processes with the use of FIS and other equipment monitoring technology in addition to programming of PLCs and other equipment to ensure optimum shop 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 downtimes, proper documentation, and version control
Program and design using PLCs, HMI, and SCADA while commissioning and overseeing the installation of equipment
Assists in creating, modifying, and revising automation control instructions and process flow documentation.
Automotive Assembly Process Knowledge and Experience
Ability to read blueprints, AutoCAD, EPlan, interpret and modify electrical schematics
6 Sigma Certified/Trained
Performs other work-related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)
Good Behavioral and Leadership Skills
Excellent English Oral and Written communication
Ability To Analyze and Interpret Data Analysis
Good Teamwork Ability
Self-Motivated And Results Driven Individual
Read mechanical and electronic schematics to ensure specifications, and adherence to standard are met
Troubleshoot equipment; manage calibration and preventative maintenance processes.
Extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic and digital control systems, experience in testing, and writing modifications in multiple languages of systems software (Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Rockwell).
Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and body tooling techniques, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, remote IO, ProfiBus, and Wireless Networks
Fault Finding And Continuous Improvement Execution And Implementation
Simulation modeling exposure
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
National Diploma or degree: Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering
3-4 Years Automation Experience
Requisition ID : 42493