MES Engineer (PLC Engineer) - Brits at Datacentrix

Job Purpose

Datacentrix MTS's client in the Manufacturing industry is looking for a Junior to Intermediate PLC Engineer/MES Engineer for a contract period of 3 months to be based at their plant in Brits. The successful candidate would need to ensure PLC, MES, Wonderware, Shopware Services Uptime & BOSS System availability in the Brits Manufacturing Plant.

Main Responsibilities

• Self-responsibility with regards to time and attendance and quality.
• Review clients’ proposals in terms of control systems engineering and design.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for clarification.
• Provide technical input for control system functional specifications.
• Design, development, and commissioning of all PLC and SCADA software elements.
• Assist in planning and reviewing of technical work and maintaining project schedules.
• Develop manuals.
• Facilitate basic training of operators
• Offer technical support on control system equipment.
• Work closely with other Discipline Managers/Project Managers/ Engineering Managers

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years plant experience in manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of PLC’s and how they work (Basics - PLC Programming would be advantageous)
• Working knowledge / and or experience of Wonderware
• Working knowledge / and or experience of Historian
• Knowledge of Databases e.g. ORACLE, SQL Language, database management.
• Knowledge of IT hardware e.g. PC’s, Servers, Virtual Servers, PLC’s, Routers.

Education

• BTech / Bsc in Computer Science/Information Technology / Electronic Engineering / Electrical and Computer engineering or equivalent