Product Technician (Assembly)

Reference PE003917
Location Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
Salary Interval Monthly
Package None-negotiable
Description Requirements: 

Minimum qualifications:
  • National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics; and/or
  • Trade Certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright
Work Experience:
  • Three –Five years relevant experience in automotive assembly production with proven vehicle electrical systems and fault-finding.
  • Three 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 Behavioral 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.
Responsibilities but not limited to:
  • 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/A3s.
  • 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.
  • Monitor CP6, End-of-Line and audit findings to reduce electrical flow-out.
  • 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.
Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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