Product Technician; Assembly

Product Technician (Assembly) job vacancy in Port Elizabeth.

We are looking for a Product Technician (Assembly) in the automotive manufacturing industry for a permanent position in Port Elizabeth.

Salary:
Commensurate with qualification and experience.

Minimum 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, ECU’s, 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