Product Technician (Automotive)

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Join a dynamic automotive manufacturing team committed to excellence and innovation. Our client, a leading organization in the automotive industry, is seeking a dedicated Product Technician to be a vital part of their on-site operations in the Eastern Cape. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where technical expertise and continuous improvement are valued. What You'll Do: Provide immediate hands-on support for electrical faults and stoppages in production. Diagnose and rectify harness issues, control unit faults, and incorrect fitment or connection problems. Contain and recover defects swiftly to minimise downtime, rework, and quality impacts. Conduct root cause analysis on recurring electrical defects and drive problem-solving initiatives. Implement and verify corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and enhance defect recovery rates. Identify weaknesses in assembly processes related to vehicle electrics and propose improvements. Improve work sequences, part handling, fitment methods, and error-proofing measures. Monitor CP6, End-of-Line, and audit findings to improve electrical quality flow-out. Coach and train production personnel on electrical fitment, fault detection, and prevention techniques. Support new model launches, model year updates, and engineering changes from a buildability perspective. Coordinate action plans with Production, Planning, Quality, and other relevant departments. Requirements: 3 to 5 years of experience in automotive electrical systems or manufacturing. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency in electrical engineering, mechatronics, and manufacturing processes. Experience with Microsoft Office suite. Ability to coach and train team members effectively. Knowledge of routing and process improvement techniques. Familiarity with the following: Automotive industry standards and quality protocols. Electrical fault diagnosis and problem-solving methodologies. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be retained on our database for future opportunities that may match your profile. Candidates are also welcome to submit their CVs directly to or register on our website at for consideration for future roles.