Electronics Technician (Cognex/Sick camera)

SUMMARY:
Electronics Technician (Cognex / Sick camera)

POSITION INFO:

Introduction

• An automotive manufacturing company based in Pretoria is looking for an Electronic Technician 

with Cognex or Sick Camera Vision System experience

Purpose of the Role

• The Electronic Technician is responsible for preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance of electrical and electronic systems of manufacturing equipment and production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fault finding and repair of production equipment;
• Proficient with Programmable Logic Controllers and Camera systems;
• Must be able to write and make changes in control software;
• Knowledge of electrical automation systems, variable speed and servo drives and motors;
• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics;
• Reading of electrical, pneumatics and hydraulics schematics;
• Knowledge of basic computer components and networks;
• Continuous improvement techniques;
• Basic knowledge of robotics;
• Basic knowledge of pumps, sealer systems.
• Basic hand skills and knowledge of test equipment

• G8D completion on breakdown exceeding 10min.

• CCMD completion for breakdowns
• Adhere to company safety standards and maintain work practices at all times;
• Minor Robotic program modifications.
• Minor PLC program modifications.
• Fault finding, repair and maintenance of production equipment;
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing processes;
• Project work e.g. installations and decommissioning
• Report writing e.g. failure analysis and record keeping
• Maintenance and regular updating the electronic database of control software;
• Maintain and control of electronic spares in the plant;
• Assist with training of electricians and in-service trainees
• Knowledge sharing e.g. procedures and single point lessons
• Champions machines top faults problem solving.

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• 3 years National Diploma in Mechatronics/Electronics Engineering or N6 with Trade certificate in Electrical or Electronic Mechanic.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Camera system environment.
• Excellent working knowledge in Vision systems and scanners e.g. Cognex, Sick
• Kawasaki, Fanuc Robotics.
• Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi PLCs
• SEW, Simotion Controls and drives
• Proficient in MS Office

Behavioural skills required

• Know and have a passion for our business and our customers;

• Demonstrate and build functional and technical excellence;

• Ensure process discipline;
• Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice.

• Believe in skilled and motivated people working together;

• Include everyone, respect, listen to, help and appreciate others;

• Build strong relationships/be a team player/develop ourselves & others;

• Communicate clearly, concisely and candidly.
• Show initiative, courage, integrity and good corporate citizenship;
• Improve quality, safety and sustainability;
• Have a can do, find a way attitude and emotional resilience;
• Enjoy the journey & each other. Have fun – never at others’ expense.

• Deal positively with our business realities, develop compelling & comprehensive plans while keeping an eye on the enterprise view;
• Set high expectations and inspire others;
• Make sound decisions using facts and data;
• Hold ourselves and others responsible and accountable for delivering results and satisfying our customers.

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