2 x Electrical Component Engineer

About the position

Well established company based in Kariega are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the Electrical Component Engineer position in the Product Engineering Department.

Brief Role Description

To ensure the company products are engineered to local market requirements by designing, developing, testing and introducing locally manufactured components, by adapting and developing German sourced designs to be compatible with local environmental conditions and by issuing technical data in line with the correct component engineering level to meet the following criteria:

• Products are built problem free
• Local requirements in terms of local content are met
• Unique product features
• Safety and reliability in service
• Discontinued models but still required in South Africa
• Adhering to the required Product Emergence Process (PEP) manual

Qualification requirements

A minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or National Diploma (Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering)

Experience needed

A minimum of 5 years’ design and development experience in automotive components for volume production

Possible Tasks within this Role

• The release of Electrical components for vehicles
• The resolution of design related problems on all locally manufactured platforms
• Co-ordination of testing and release of components and system, locally and at source
• Maintaining and updating the BOM (bill of materials) system
• Problem analysis
• Cost analysis of various components, systems and projects
• Cost saving (PKO) initiation and investigations
• Project management on new or changed systems and components

Essentials

• High level of understanding of technical/engineering concepts and design
• Good communication skills
• Problem resolution capability
• Project management capability
• Good interpersonal skills (team and negotiating skills)
• Ability to lead and operate within a team
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• High degree of computer literacy (MS Office package, CAD)
• Ability to work and complete tasks without supervision
• Ability to apply preventative and corrective tools and methods during the development process

Added Advantage

German language proficiency

 

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Erin Bentz at [Email Address Removed]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

 

Desired Skills:

• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Mechatronics

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid Contribution
• Provident Fund Contribution
• Performance Bonuses
• Company Car