Control Systems Engineer

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Somerset West. The ideal candidate will have a B.Eng in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in industrial automation, specifically in Control System Design and PLC programming. Responsibilities include designing effective solutions, developing PLC programs, and providing post-project support. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential, along with an ability to work under pressure. This position offers dynamic work in a rapidly changing environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant industrial automation experience.
• Practical experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing, and Commissioning.
• Experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Building Management Systems (BMS) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design a cost-effective solution for projects to meet customer needs.
• Prepare a functional and detailed design of the approved solution.
• Provide post-project system support as required.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

B.Eng Electrical and Electronics / B.Tech, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent

Tools

Siemens

Schneider

Wonderware

Microsoft SQL

Job description

Job Title

Control Systems Engineer (Somerset West)

(Candidate would preferably live in the area or surrounding areas)

Main Purpose

This position is responsible for the design, development and testing of any given control system according to client specific requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Eng Electrical and Electronics / B.Tech, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering. At least 5 year operational and design experience (inclusive of relevant design program exposure).
• 5-10 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, advanced Mitsubishi skills required.
• 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 (BMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) will be advantageous.
• Exposure to the FMCG, Food and Beverage and Milling industries will be advantageous.
• 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.

Tasks

• 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 and implement industrial communication networks for software implementations (ethernet, fibre, Profinet, Profibus 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.

To apply, please submit your CV, as well as your latest payslip, to [e-mail]