The posting
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)



