Engineering Team Lead
Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
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Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the worldxe2x80x99s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if thatxe2x80x99s you we would love to have you join us! Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Throughout the world, our flagship Allen-Bradleyxc2xae and Rockwell Softwarexc2xae product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence. When you choose Rockwell Automation, you join countless talented employees who have helped us establish our leadership position in the automation industry over the past century. Rockwell South Africa is currently seeking the services of a highly competent Engineering Team Lead to join our Randburg office. The incumbent will be responsible for managing a team responsible for successfully planning, controlling, and managing engineering deliverables to ensure that customer needs are met predominantly in the automotive space. Responsibilities:
- Analyzes customer's requirements to determine the optimal control system solution and determines applicable hardware and software control configuration/architecture
- Performs conceptual hardware systems design, determination of control system strategy to meet customersxe2x80x99 requirements while complying with industry codes/standards and assure that personnel/machinery safety practices are implemented
- Oversee integration of 3rd party hardware and control systems
- Write technical specifications and project reports as required
- Visit 3rd party suppliers and/or panel shops to assess progress, provide technical assistance and carry out inspections
- Carry out internal and customer system testing
- Provide on-site control system start-up as required.
- May participate in development of business team strategic plan.
- Performs all aspects of delivery/technical functions for customer projects, including some commercial responsibility.
- Responsible for assigning resources for execution of projects working with PM to maintain targets.
- May apply complex and advanced technical techniques.
- Responsible for process improvement activities within assigned business scope.
- Responsible for coaching and development of direct reports.
- Typically manages 5 -10 professionals and coordinates activities with support teams and other capabilities.
- Anticipates the need for change and supports and promotes company-wide programs, strategies, and initiatives.
- Leads efforts of project personnel on complex projects.
- Coaches and helps develop less-experienced engineers assigned to projects.
- May lead internal project process improvement efforts.
- Responsible for resource planning, assigns engineers to projects
- Works with direct reports to address training needs.
- Creates an environment conducive to successful team interaction.
- Supports an environment conducive to customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for resource scheduling to meet project plan requirements.
- Negotiates change orders with customers.
- Serves as the primary interface with customer, sales, and other Rockwell Automation entities for assigned projects.
- Must have excellent negotiation skills.
- Supports regional and global business managers in strategic and tactical initiatives.
- Supports regional and global business manager in pre-sales support of strategic customers globally.
- Supports regional and global business manager in post-sales support of strategic customers globally.
- Responsible for the plan, budget, structure, schedule and staffing for projects which are of significant and strategic importance to the customer and corporation.
- Builds partnerships at the business management level of key customers.
- Responsible for following all applicable corporate, company, governmental and regulatory policies, and procedures as appropriate for this position.
- Must have excellent negotiation skills.
Minimum Requirements
- BSC Engineering discipline or equivalent knowledge
- Legal authorization to work in South Africa required
- Minimum 8-10 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in systems, software, process automation or application engineering capacity.
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience
- Automotive control and/or information experience
- Further education in engineering, software, or business administration.
- Extensive experience with direct customer contact.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged
- Excellent conflict resolution skills.
- Available and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet business commitments.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent conflict resolution and people interface skills.
- Must be able and willing to travel. Some travel may be extensive.
- Technical writing capabilities
- Presentation skills
- Based from Johannesburg, Hybrid working will involve regular time in the office and on customer site, around 30% travel or 50% office time
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1299133
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationRandburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned