Product Technician (Assembly)

Minimum qualifications:

• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (excluding heavy current) or Mechatronics; and/or
• Trade Certificate: Auto Electrician / Electrician / Millwright

• Three -Five years relevant experience in automotive assembly production with proven vehicle electrical systems and fault-finding.
• Three 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.

• 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 departments.