Automation Technician at Volkswagen Group

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above vacancy in Production – Engine Plant.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Keeping abreast of latest technologies within VWSA by sourcing and obtaining information form internal and external VWSA customers in order to execute projects using these technologies.
• Ensure that all installation documentation and training is provided to all relevant stakeholders in order to reduce downtime.
• Design, recommend, update and modify installations to the latest engineering technology in order to ensure that VWSA keeps up with the latest technology used in the Automotive Industry

• Analyse and fault find to ensure that facilities have maximum up time and are fully optimised to achieve maximum output
• Resolving of technical problems by creating alternative solutions and applying specialized techniques in order to decrease losses due to line stoppages
• Carry out on the job training by demonstrating various methods and techniques as per VW standards, in order to improve technical skills within various departments.
• Liaison with customers (internal/ external/ local and international) to define needs and potential solutions that will result in new configurations suited to new technical and customer specific needs.
• Ensure that all equipment is calibrated through an applicable approved supplier to ensure that auditable records are maintained.
• Initiate, implement and assist with continuous improvement by supporting the Kaizen teams with expert knowledge and guidance regarding existing installations in plant in order to minimise production stoppage.

Education and Experience

• A National Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical or Mechatronics.
• 3 years or more automotive industry related experience.
• Maintenance experience related to automotive production, Automation/ Robotic or Control Systems.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements

ESSENTIAL:

• Electrical/ Mechanical Installations.
• Process control, Instrumentation and automation
• Ability to design, modify or fault finds complex situations.

• Extensive knowledge of the automation in the vehicle production process
• Project Management: Planning, Design & Installations.
• Ability to communicate verbally and orally at various levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Advanced technical knowledge with respect to Automation and problem solving.
• Training skills and abilities.
• Ability to work independently and/ or leading a project teams.
• Participate and lead as a key member of the Automation Projects Team including New Projects support.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate at all levels within VWSA and with local and international suppliers.
• Good understanding of technical/ engineering concepts; design and drawings.
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate and manage projects successfully.
• Good analytical skills.

PREFERRED:

German language proficiency advantageous.