Electrical Engineer – Bus Body (Olifantsfontein) at MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Description

• Liaise with external business partners and team members on new product development and enhancements.
• Implement improvements & waste management.
• Perform current & new product fault analysis & cost reduction (cost optimization).
• Perform corrective action / concession implementation and document creation.
• Assist with concepts, designs, production, prototype builds, analysis, optimization & projects.
• Integration and management of large 3D CAD models.
• Manage Bills of Materials, drawings and layouts.
• Update manual or component specifications & ensure successful roll out with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with fault finding & problem solving in the field via drafting of a fault-finding procedure, to ensure the implementation thereof.
• Draft and supply the correct and complete works requirements.
• Co-ordinate projects allocated, through the effective planning and co-ordination of activities.
• Responsible for the releasing of the correct Engineering documentation for production.
• Propose solutions & responsible for presentation to implementation phase.
• Act on instructions/discussions (from production line, warranties) on technical problems, propose solutions, responsible for presentation to implementation phase and releasing of the correct Engineering documentation for production.
• Issue complete Engineering parts list, drawings and installation instructions.
• Perform feasibility studies for manufacturing and cost material standardization and specifications.
• Standardize material and specifications.
• Prepare drawing standards related to electrical designs.
• Prepare & implement MAN technical documentation related to functional responsibility.
• Provide technical support for the various MAN Business Units as well as associated suppliers
• Responsible for change management related to electrical & associated production departments.
• Stay up to date on new electrical technologies and trends in the automotive industry.
• Work with other Engineers & teams to ensure electrical systems meet product design requirements.
• Create & maintain technical documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams and specifications for parts and components.
• Conduct testing & analysis of electrical systems & components, ensure all required quality, safety and performance standards are met.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate
• Degree / Btech / Honours in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering (or equivalent).

Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of CATIA, INVENTOR and AUTOCAD drawing and design software.
• Basic experience with HV electrical experience advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and techniques.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and electrical codes.
• Working knowledge of Bills of Materials
• Technical knowledge in a manufacturing/assembly environment.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Must be results and process orientated, be proactive and team orientated.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• Analytical and strategic skills to identify problems thereafter solve them.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to explain complex engineering information in a clear way.
• Work accurately under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.
• Energetic and change / improvement focused.
• Flexible, active and forward thinking.
• Project management skills.

Experience:

• Experience in designing, developing, and implementing electrical systems and components - 3 years.
• Experience in the same/similar role - 3 years.
• Mechatronics experience advantageous.