Electronics Technician - Springs at Distell

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Supply Chain, Springs. The successful applicant will report to the Automation and Control Specialist.
Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment
• Attending to electronic-related equipment breakdowns
• Fault finding in electronic equipment
• Attending to electrical-related equipment breakdowns, if required
• Provide assistance to production lines
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment
• Upgrading, optimizing and modifying electronic control systems
• Programming stacking patterns on palletizers, etc
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures
• Completing all relevant administration
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX)

    The successful candidate must have the following qualifications/experience/skills:

• Qualified Electronic/Electrical Artisan (T3/S3/N6)
• Trade Test Certificate
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in the Electronics Environment

Working knowledge of:

•      PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.)
•       Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.)
•       Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems
•       Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.)
•       Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.)
• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation, and high-speed filling lines
• Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis)
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position