Control System Engineer (Contract based - Temp)

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established automation company in Gqeberha is seeking a qualified Electrical/Mechatronic Engineer with 3-5 years of PLC programming experience. The ideal candidate will interface with SCADA systems and be adept at troubleshooting and programming various PLCs. Excellent communication skills and logical problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PLC programming experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, Omron.
• Fluency in English; Afrikaans and German are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine control systems software/code.
• Interface programmers with SCADA and robotics.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and ensure facility commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

Logical problem solving

Electrical troubleshooting

Computer configuration

Technical communication

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

National Diploma in Mechatronics

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC software

MS Office

Job description

Well established Automation company based in Gqeberha is seeking a qualified and experienced applicant to join their dynamic team.

Qualifications :

• National Diploma (Electrical Engineering); National Diploma (Mechatronics); Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) or similar

Experience :

• 3 - 5 years of PLC programming experience in the automotive industry
• PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Omron
• Experience with interfacing SCADA, motion control, robotic, and measuring systems to PLC applications
• Computer and PLC system configuration knowledge and understanding
• Able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation, testing, and startup
• Work logically and systematically and apply problem-solving techniques to gain purposeful and conclusive resolve
• Practical understanding and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuitry
• Sound understanding of facility commissioning requirements with at least 1 year exposure in a projects environment
• Practical usage of MS Office software or similar
• Confidently interface and communicate with other technical professionals

Additional requirements :

• Must speak fluently in English; Afrikaans optional and German advantageous
• Must have a valid Code B (08) driver's license
• Develop, improve, and refine software/code used in projects to improve effectiveness and efficiency within the control systems
• Deadline driven

Should you wish to apply, please submit your CV for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.