Process Engineer

Date: Sep 10, 2025

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA, 2170

Company: Giesecke+Devrient

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The main purpose of this position is for testing, integrating, and deploying software components to ensure seamless operations across business systems. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES): 

The key responsibilities of the position are as follows, but not limited to:

  • Test, integrate, and deploy software components in alignment with business requirements
  • Identify, document, and communicate software errors/bugs to developers for timely resolution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth system integration
  • Apply system testing techniques across functional and non-functional requirements
  • Utilize cloud platforms (AWX) for software deployment and scalability
  • Manage multiple integration projects and deliverables concurrently
  • Ensure compliance with best practices for database management, system integration, and testing
  • Machine Configurations: Planning, implementing, and optimizing machine configurations to ensure smooth personalization operations.
  • Production Software: Installing and maintaining personalization software to support and improve personalization processes.
  • Shop Floor Processes: Analyzing and optimizing shop floor processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Technical Project Management: Leading and executing projects for the introduction of new machines and technologies.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensuring compliance with quality standards and implementing continuous improvement measures.
  • Documentation: Creating and maintaining process documentation, work instructions, and technical specifications.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with internal departments such as production, IT, and quality assurance, global functions as well as external partners and suppliers.
  • Training: Conducting training sessions and workshops for employees on new machines and software.
  • The ideal candidate mustpossess strong analytical abilities, technical expertise, and excellent communication skills to support smooth and reliable software performance in a manufacturing-focused environment.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors Degree or Post Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 4 years or more of professional experience in process engineering, ideally in the chip card personalization industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of machine configuration, production software, and process optimization.
  • Proficiency with MSSQL for database testing and integration
  • Expertise in APIs and system integration tools
  • Strong knowledge of reporting tools (Power BI, Crystal Reports)
  • Experience with AWX for deploying and managing software solutions
  • Understanding of system testing methodologies, including functional and non-functional testing

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