Senior Control System Engineer

AtripleA recruitment & temps

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 720,000 - 960,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AtripleA recruitment & temps is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer in Somerset-West, Western Cape. The role involves designing cost-effective solutions, preparing detailed designs, and implementing PLC and SCADA applications. Candidates should have a relevant degree and over 5 years of industrial automation experience.

Skills in PLC programming and SCADA development on platforms like Siemens and Schneider are crucial. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills are required. Apply by sending your CV and qualifications to raca@aaaa.co.za.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant industrial automation experience.
Practical experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing and Commissioning.
Intermediate to advanced understanding of PLC programming with experience on Siemens, Schneider, Allan Bradley.

Responsibilities

Design and implement PLC programs based on client specifications.
Develop simulation applications for testing and training.
Provide post project system support and client training.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Control System Design

Analytical Thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Schneider

Wonderware

Microsoft SQL

Job description

Job title: Senior Control System Engineer

Location: Somerset-West, Western Cape

Job Objectives

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.

Qualifications & Experience

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.

Behavioural Competencies