Control Systems Engineer (Somerset West)

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Control Systems Engineer located in South Africa, preferably around Somerset West. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and test control systems tailored to client specifications. Required qualifications include a B.Eng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in industrial automation and strong skills in PLC programming and SCADA development. The position demands attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of operational and design experience in industry.
• 5-10 years of relevant industrial automation experience.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of PLC programming.
• Experience with two or more automation platforms like Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley.
• Exposure to FMCG, Food and Beverage, and Milling industries is advantageous.
• Relational databases and reporting skills (MS SQL and MS Reporting Services).
• Experience with MES/BMS/EMS advantageous.
• Exposure to FMCG, Food & Beverage and Milling advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design cost-effective solutions for projects to meet customer needs.
• Prepare functional and detailed designs for clients.
• Design system architecture for software implementations.
• Implement PLC programs according to specifications.
• Design and implement SCADA/HMI applications.
• Design, develop, test, and implement SCADA/HMI applications per client specs.
• Develop simulation applications for testing and training.
• Test the solution to ensure full functionality.
• Provide post-project system support as required.
• Provide training and support to clients to operate within design constraints.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team building skills

Ability to lead

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative and decision-making under pressure

Adaptability

Demonstrating high ethical standards

Education

B.Eng Electrical and Electronics

B.Tech or Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent

Tools

PLC Programming

SCADA Development

Microsoft SQL

Microsoft Reporting Services

Beckhoff PLC

Wonderware SCADA

Microsoft SQL

Reporting Services

Job description

Job Title

Control Systems Engineer (Somerset West)

Location

Candidate would preferably live in the area or be willing to relocate.

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.
• 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, Allen 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, Allen 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.

Key Skills & Attributes

• 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

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

How to Apply

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