Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics)

Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics)

Responsibilties:

• Identify potential areas of improvement in current manufacturing and/or testing equipment and processes, and manage the implementation of replacement equipment/processes

• Plan, lead, organise, and control engineering initiatives to ensure future capacity requirements are met through sustaining existing systems and executing new projects

• Identify new technologies, processes, or standards that can be used in the supply chain of The Company to improve and optimise quality and reduce costs in manufacturing and assembly

• Play a lead technical role in developing automation processes across the entire supply chain

• Support outsourced automation projects, including:

  • Creating user requirement specifications

  • Providing technical assistance

  • Overseeing commissioning

  • Supporting integration into current systems

  • Offering long-term support for implemented projects

• Provide manufacturing insight into new product development or major changes to existing products, influencing design and process decisions early in the product life cycle

• Stay updated on new product development (especially in R&D) and work closely with industrialisation throughout the development life cycle

• Lead manufacturing personnel in implementing new automation and manufacturing standards, including:

  • Software standards

  • Project planning frameworks

  • Documentation templates

  • Standards for parts and processes

  • Commissioning procedures and sign-offs

• Provide technical support for existing legacy equipment and systems

• Share knowledge of The Companys manufacturing processes and systems with team members to enhance their technical capabilities

• Continuously develop technical expertise to remain a specialist in automation

• Actively bridge gaps between departments and personnel within The Company by implementing effective communication strategies and integrated project planning

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Requirements:

• BEng in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent qualification

• 7+ years experience in automation engineering and development of new systems in a highly technological environment

• Understanding of electronic system design

• Understanding of mechanical system design

• Understanding of mechatronic system design

• Experience in electronic initiation and the mining industry (advantageous)