PLC Project Technician – MNPPT

Armstrong Appointments; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced PLC Programmer to manage upgrades, installations, and project timelines. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Siemens S7, knowledge of servo systems, and substantial experience in PLC programming, ensuring seamless project delivery and client communication.

Qualifications

• 5 years of PLC programming experience.
• Project completion from spec to install and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming enquiries for PLC upgrades, retrofits, or installations.
• Check schematic drawings and manage project timelines.
• Design PLC functionality and create electrical drawings.

Skills

Siemens S7 knowledge

Servo closed loop VSD knowledge

CAD or equivalent design software experience

Eplan Knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Main job function

1. To handle incoming enquiries for PLC upgrades , retrofits or new PLC installations
2. Quotes for projects: Parts, specifications, cycle analysis, labour requirements & overall function. Define scope, benefits, exclusions & submit for approval
3. To install & Commission above mentioned PLC based solutions quoted on.
4. Check schematic drawings prior to panel building or manufacturing
5. To understand electronic principles of drives and servo motors.
6. Generate timing plans for projects (if costed) & manage the timelines.
7. Check all required project documentation is in order.
8. Design plc functionality and translate into streamline, functional plc program.
9. Design and functionality of hmi & program.
10. To be fully self sufficient in electrical drawing creation
11. Escalate supplier non-delivery when required to relevant manager
12. Keep clients informed of progress of their respective projects, inform them of any changes promptly

Qualifications

• Siemens S7 knowledge
• Servo closed loop VSD knowledge
• CAD or equivelent design software experience
• Eplan Knowledge (Advantageous)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• 5 Years of PLC programming experience
• Project completion from spec to install and commissioning

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.