Product Technician (Automotive) - Staff Solutions
Kariega / Uitenhage
4 day(s) ago
Permanent
Salary - Market Related
Our client in the automotive industry based in Kariega is seeking a technically skilled‑Product Technician (Assembly) to provide hands-on technical support to Production through the diagnosis and resolution of vehicle electrical and process-related concerns
Skills
Assembly Automotive Diagnostics Engineering Product TechnicianKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimum Qualifications:
- Provide immediate hands-on production support for electrical faults and stoppages.
- Diagnose and assist in rectifying harness issues, control unit faults and incorrect fitment/connection issues.
- Contain and recover defects quickly to minimise downtime, rework and quality impact.
- Perform root cause analysis on recurring electrical defects and drive problem sheets/A3s.
- Implement and verify corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and improve DRR.
- Identify and improve assembly process weaknesses relating to vehicle electrics.
- Propose improvements to work sequences, part handling, fitment methods and error-proofing.
- Monitor CP6, End-of-Line and audit findings to reduce electrical flow-out.
- Coach and train production personnel on correct electrical fitment, fault identification and prevention.
- Support new models, model year changes and engineering changes from a buildability perspective.
- Coordinate action plans with Production, Planning, Quality and other relevant department
Minimum Qualifications:
- National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics; and/or Trade Certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright
- 3-5 years relevant experience in automotive assembly production with proven vehicle electrical systems and fault-finding.
- 3 years experience in vehicle manufacturing or a related field, with key focus on vehicle electronics.
- Proven ability to diagnose electrical faults on vehicles, including harnesses, control units, sensors and actuators
- Experience using diagnostic tools and measurement equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed technical drawings such as electrical drawings.
- Advanced practical fault-finding and vehicle diagnostics capability.
- Knowledge of CAN/LIN bus systems, ECUs, electrical fitment, harness routing and common failure modes.
- Strong root cause analysis, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to coach and train operators/artisans and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Proficient in MS Office, with a basic understanding of CAD viewer.
- Ability to work under production pressure and make sound decisions
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