Senior Control Systems Engineer

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a candidate to design and implement cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs. Responsibilities include creating detailed designs, developing PLC and simulation applications, testing solutions, and providing client training and support. The role demands strong technical skills in software implementations and industrial networks. There is also a requirement for standby support for service level agreements.

Responsibilities

• Design cost-effective solutions to meet customer needs.
• Prepare detailed designs for client approval.
• Design system architecture for software implementations.
• Create industrial communication networks.
• Develop PLC programs based on client requirements.
• Create SCADA and/or HMI applications as per specifications.
• Develop simulation applications for testing and training.
• Test solutions for functionality.
• Implement complete solutions at client locations.
• Provide training and assistance to clients.
• Offer post-project support as needed.
• Standby for Service Level Agreements.

Job description

• To design a cost‑effective solution for projects in order to meet the customer needs.
• Prepare a detailed design of the approved solution for the client and 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 develop PLC programs for a client for implementation of their requirements.
• To develop SCADA and/or HMI applications according to client specifications.
• To develop simulation applications for testing and training purposes.
• Test the solution to ensure that the designed solution is totally functional.
• To implement the complete solution at the client and ensure the optimal functioning thereof.
• To provide training and assistance to the client, to ensure that the client is able to use the system within the design constraints.
• To provide post project system support for the client as and when required.
• Standby for Service Level Agreement.