Automation Production Support Engineer

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:

1. PRODUCT AUTOMATION:
   
   • Automation products troubleshooting, programming, testing, inspection, communication within internal/external, addressing site complaints.
   • To manage and maintain various automation test rig and test fixtures.
   • To manage and maintain various automation PCB’s (RTU/AMM/G3 Module).
   • Actively involving into Automation, Maintenance and Production team.
   • To involve in the new product manufacturing and testing.
2. CURRENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS:
   
   • Analysis & Problem solving.
   • 8D & other Methodology.
   • Design improvements feedback to Automation Engineering.
   • Trialling & implementing proposed improvements.
   • Creating work environment to meet quality standards set by ISO 9001/14001.
   • BOM validation and error reporting to contracts/Automation Eng for corrective actions (ECR/ECN process).
   • Build Instructions.
3. LEAN MANAGEMENT:
   
   • Eliminate Waste Activities.
   • Coordinate with related departments for optimized process flow, Lean manufacturing.
   • Total cycle time (throughput time) reduction.
   • Implementing 5S concepts.
4. SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (D365) & MANAGEMENT REPORTING:
   
   • Ensure to submit/ Circulate all management reports on time.
   • Budget Activity for Production Dept.
   • D365 activities related to the Department (Route etc.).
5. TRAINING:
   
   • Impart Training to workers on Product and other technical aspects of product.
6. HEALTH AND SAFETY:
   
   • Facilitate safe working environment for people and implement H&S guidelines and regulations.
7. General:
   
   • To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed to maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided by the company.
   • 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 of the 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!

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