Control System Engineer

University of Fort Hare

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Not disclosed in Somerset West, a Senior Control System Engineer is sought to design, develop, test and implement control systems for client specifications. The role emphasizes PLC and SCADA programming across multiple platforms, with database and reporting skills and a focus on MES/BMS/EMS capabilities.

Responsibilities include designing architectures, networks, and simulations, ensuring systems meet client needs, and providing post-implementation support and client training.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering.
5+ years in industrial automation.
Experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing and Commissioning.

Responsibilities

Design cost-effective solutions to meet customer needs.
Prepare functional and detailed designs for client approval and development.
Design system architectures for software implementations.
Design industrial communication networks (Ethernet, Fibre, Profinet).
Develop, test, and implement PLC programs per client specs; ensure optimal operation.
Develop, test, and implement SCADA/HMI applications per client specs.
Develop simulation apps for testing and training.
Test solutions to confirm full functionality.
Provide post-project system support as needed.
Support clients for callouts and SLAs.
Train and assist clients to operate the system within design constraints.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Wonderware

Siemens SCADA

Schneider SCADA

Allen-Bradley SCADA

Adroit SCADA

MS SQL

Microsoft Reporting Services

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering

NQF Equivalent Engineering Qualification

Tools

FAT Testing

Commissioning

Job description

Our client a well established international engineering integration and manufacturing company. has a opportunity for a highly experienced Senior Control System Engineer with at least 5+ years relevant industrial automation experience to join their engineering team based in Somerset West. This position is responsible for the design, development, and testing of any given control system according to client specific requirements.

Requirements

Degree, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering.
5+ years of relevant industrial automation experience.
Practical experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing and Commissioning.
An intermediate to advanced understanding of PLC programming and the methodology thereof with practical experience in at least two of the following industry automation platforms: Siemens, Schneider, Allan Bradley, Omron, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi.
An intermediate to advanced understanding of SCADA development and the methodology thereof with practical experience in at least two of the following industry supervisory platforms: Wonderware, Siemens, Schneider, Allan Bradley, Adroit.
An intermediate to advanced understanding of relational databases and report generation and the methodology thereof with practical experience in Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Reporting Services.
Experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Building Management Systems (BES) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) will be advantageous.
Exposure to the FMCG, Food and Beverage and Milling industries will be advantageous.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

To design a cost-effective solution for projects in order to meet the customer needs.
To prepare a functional and detailed design of the approved solution for the client to ensure the effective development thereof.
To design system architecture for software implementations.
To design industrial communication networks for software implementations (ethernet, fibre, Profinet, etc.)
To design, develop, test, and implement PLC programs according to client specifications and ensure the optimal functioning thereof.
To design, develop, test, and implement SCADA and/or HMI applications according to client specifications and ensure the optimal functioning thereof.
To develop simulation applications for testing and training purposes.
Test the solution to ensure that the designed solution is totally functional.
To provide post project system support as and when required.
To provide support to clients for Callouts and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
To provide training and assistance to the client, to ensure that the client is able to use the system within the design constraints