Control System Engineer

Helderberg Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel in South Africa seeks a control systems engineer to design, develop, test, and commission PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions tailored to client requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC and SCADA expertise across major platforms, and solid knowledge of system architecture and databases. Opportunities to work with diverse industries and provide ongoing client support are a key part of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5+ years in relevant industrial automation experience.
• Practical experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing and Commissioning.
• Strong PLC programming knowledge with experience on at least two major platforms.
• Solid understanding of SCADA development with experience in at least two platforms.
• Relational databases and reporting experience (MS SQL and MS Reporting Services).
• Experience with MES/BMS/EMS is advantageous.
• Exposure to FMCG, Food & Beverage and Milling industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design cost-effective control system solutions meeting client needs.
• Prepare functional/detailed design documents for approved solutions.
• Design system architecture for software implementations.
• Design industrial networks (Ethernet, Fibre, Profinet, etc.).
• Design, develop, test, and implement PLC programs per client specs.
• Design, develop, test, and implement SCADA/HMI applications.
• Develop simulation apps for testing and training.
• Test solutions to ensure full functionality.
• Provide post-project system support as required.
• Support clients with callouts and SLA commitments.
• Provide training to ensure clients can operate the system within constraints.

Education

Degree, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Schneider

Allen Bradley

Omron

Beckhoff

Mitsubishi

Wonderware

Adroit

Job description

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

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Interpersonal, team and relationship building skills
• Ability to lead, guide, mentor
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to adapt to changing business and client environments/requirements
• Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards

In return, a lucrative, competitive salary package is on offer.