Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the integrity of electronic control systems
• Ensure updated inventory of all electronic control systems
• Ensure current backups for electronic systems on designated server location
• Manage access to electronic systems
• Coordinate maintenance of electronic hardware components and electronic panels
• Compile critical electronic spares lists
• Ensure update information (electrical drawing, manuals, etc) regarding electronic systems
• Compile budget and project schedule
• Manage implantation of modifications
• Verify functionality (acceptance test) and documentation of modifications.
• Coordinate maintenance of plant computer equipment (Scada pcs, plant information servers) in conjunction with IT
• Coordinate maintenance and expansion of Industrial Network infrastructure in conjunction with IT
• Assist production personnel with data acquisition and reporting during fault-finding exercises
• Liaise with original equipment suppliers to provide support
• Consult with Group Automation & Control Project Manager
• Provide second line problem solving across the plant during and after hours when required
• Improving line control systems
• Optimising inspection equipment

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Relevant and recognised tertiary qualification NDip Electronics/Mechatronics, B Eng Mechatronics, or BSc Electronics Engineering
• Proven track record of working in a FMCG environment.
• Proven Computer literacy in MS Office (SAP PM’s would be an advantage)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance of electronic systems
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in plc programming (Siemens)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HMI/Scada systems (Wonderware, Zenon ,KHS, Krones etc)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Industrial networks (Profibus/Net, EtherNet