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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