Control Systems Engineer- Commissioning & Installations at Jendamark

Basic Requirements:

• Formal Tertiary education : N.Dip (Electrical Engineering); N.Dip (Mechatronics); B.Eng(Mechatronics) or similar
• Drivers License : Code 8 – required

Languages :

• English (speak, read, and write) required
• Afrikaans (speak, read, and write) optional
• German (optional/advantageous)

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.

Job Objectives:

• Ensuring on-time completion of projects
• Program, test and commission facilities to the project scope of work
• Develop, improve and refine software/code used in projects to improve effectiveness and efficiency within the control systems
• Time management and ensuring that project milestones are achieved
• Problem solving, fault finding and troubleshooting of existing installations
• Aiding with commissioning, Installation and controls processes

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• 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)