Control Systems Engineer

at  Jendamark

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Formal Tertiary education: Grade 12N.Dip (Electrical Engineering); N.Dip (Mechatronics); B.Eng(Mechatronics) or similar
• Languages:
• English – Read, write and speak (required)
• Afrikaans – Read, write and speak (optional)
• German – Read, write and speak (optional)
• Drivers Licence: Code 8- (or higher)

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of PLC programming experience in the automotive industry
• PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.
• Experience with Interfacing SCADA, motion control, Robotic and measuring systems to PLC applications
• Computer and PLC system configuration knowledge and understanding
• Able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming simulation, testing and start up
• Work logically and systematically and apply problem solving techniques to gain purposeful and conclusive resolve
• Practical understanding and ability to trouble shoot electrical circuitry
• Sound understanding of facility commissioning requirements with at least 1-year exposure in a project’s environment
• Practical usage of MS Office software or similar
• Confidently interface and communicate with other technical professionals.

• Define & set up process flowcharts and sequence of operation for required facilities
• Establish most effective control system configuration to achieve required specification
• Apply advanced control techniques to production process
• Program, test & commission facilities within allocated project constraints
• Assist with mechanical and electrical solutions where need be
• Provide detailed Control System documentation upon project completion
• Attend & positively contribute in relevant project related meetings
• Liaise confidently & constructively with customers from time to time during projects
• Provide production support on project where need be
• Travel locally & internationally, to assist installation & commissioning of facilities on site
• Integrate/interface to other site machines (Serial, Digital, Ethernet, Profi-bus etc.)