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

• 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

To apply send your CV, qualifications and latest payslip to: [email protected]