Automation Specialist: F&B Production, Cape Town
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Job summary
Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to enhance production lines with advanced automation technologies, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA. The role focuses on improving efficiency, ensuring product consistency, and upholding safety standards in a fast-moving food and beverage environment.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor in Electrical or Mechatronics, at least 7 years of hands-on automation experience in manufacturing, and strong skills with Siemens and Allen-Bradley
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechatronics engineering.
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on automation experience in manufacturing.
- Proficiency with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems.
- Strong understanding of industrial networks, robotics, and machine vision.
- Experience with hygienic design principles in food & beverage equipment is a plus.
- Excellent troubleshooting and teamwork capabilities.
- Willingness to work outside standard hours when needed.
- Eligible to work in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, implement, and maintain automated systems and control logic for production machinery, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering to integrate new automation technologies into production lines.
- Develop and execute validation and commissioning plans for new projects.
- Optimize automated processes to improve throughput and quality.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations for automated systems.
- Provide technical training and support to maintenance and operations staff.
- Maintain documentation of automation systems, including P&IDs, schematics, and code.
- Stay updated on latest automation advancements and propose innovations.
- Participate in project planning and budgeting for upgrades and installations.
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Job description
Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to enhance production lines with advanced automation technologies, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA. The role focuses on improving efficiency, ensuring product consistency, and upholding safety standards in a fast-moving food and beverage environment.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor in Electrical or Mechatronics, at least 7 years of hands-on automation experience in manufacturing, and strong skills with Siemens and Allen-Bradley
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