Automation Production Support Engineer

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Internal Job Title: Automation Production Support Engineer

Business: Lucy Switchgear Arabia

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Job Reference No: 3385

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for LSA Production Engineering & Product/Process Automation. Product Automation includes providing technical support to Production, troubleshooting, programming, testing, inspection, communication within internal/external, addressing site complaints, automation production improvements and troubleshooting.

Job Context

Provide Technical support to LSA Operations in all activities involving Automation.

Job Dimensions

The Automation Production Support Engineer involves regular and close interactions with all functions of LSA Operations. Furthermore, interactions with Internal Sales are often required.

Key Accountabilities

The position is responsible to:

PRODUCT AUTOMATION

1. Automation products troubleshooting, programming, testing, inspection, communication within internal/external, addressing site complaints.
2. Manage and maintain various automation test rig and test fixtures.
3. Manage and maintain various automation PCB’s (RTU/AMM/G3 Module).
4. Actively involve in Automation, Maintenance and Production team.
5. Involve in the new product manufacturing and testing.

CURRENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS

1. Analysis & Problem solving.
2. 8D & other Methodology.
3. Design improvements feedback to Automation Engineering.
4. Trialling & implementing proposed improvements.
5. Creating work environment to meet quality standards set by ISO 9001/14001.
6. BOM validation and error reporting to contracts/Automation Eng for corrective actions (ECR/ECN process).
7. Build Instructions.

LEAN MANAGEMENT:

1. Eliminate Waste Activities.
2. Coordinate with related departments for optimized process flow, Lean manufacturing.
3. Total cycle time (throughput time) reduction.
4. Implementing 5S concepts.

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (D365) & MANAGEMENT REPORTING:

1. Ensure to submit/ Circulate all management reports on time.
2. Budget Activity for Production Dept.
3. D365 activities related to the Department (Route etc.).

TRAINING

1. Impart Training to workers on Product and other technical aspects of product.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. Facilitate safe working environment for people and implement H&S guidelines and regulations.

General

1. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed to maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided by the company.
2. Comply with all company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality of information relating to the company’s business and staff.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• 3+ years of Industrial experience on relevant skills as detailed above.
• Process Automation.
• Lean Manufacturing concepts- 5S, 6 Sigma, CR/CI, Problem solving tools.
• Industrial Automation.
• ISO systems and procedures.
• D365 ERP platform.
• Test Jigs, Test Fixtures & Templates.
• Hands-on familiarity with lab equipment such as Omicron/Doble, DSO, Power Supplies etc.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW will be an added advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

• Responsibility and Accountability.
• Leadership & Man-Management capability.
• ‘Can do attitude’, having a fighting spirit and get the best out of the team.
• Empowerment.
• Openness.
• Strategic, innovative thinker.
• Nurture the talents and Team building- Inspire and motivate the team!

Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process is quick and easy. Apply today!