Automation Engineer

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

My Client a market leader in the end of line packaging machinery manufacturing is seeking an EXPERIENCED AUTOMATION ENGINEER, with at least 5 years experience coupled with a tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for
- Designing automated equipment
- Programming automated equipment
- Testing automated equipment
- Testing automated processes
to meet client requirements 100%

Responsibilities include
- Programming
- Debugging
- And Modifying
PLCs, Robotics & Other control systems

The automation engineer will also be required to be involved with
- The HMI (human machine interface) application development & testing.
- Onsite Installation
- Commissioning of new systems
- Troubleshooting existing systems remotely
- Troubleshooting existing systems in the field
- Assist in creating operating manuals
- Providing training for end users

The automation engineer must have the comprehensive ability to troubleshoot all areas, such as:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Software
- HMI

The automation engineer must have the comprehensive ability in
- Configuration
- Programming
- Commissioning
PLCs (Siemens S7 preferred), Variable Speed Drives & Safety Devices

The automation engineer must have experience in Robotics
- Yaskawa
- Kawasaki
Preferred

Duties & Responsibilities
- The Successful candidate will be responsible for design & development on various platforms
- Software development in accordance with the clients specifications
- FAT, commissioning & Handover
- Adherence to Health & Safety requirements
- Assist the electrical department with the creation & updating of drawings for construction of physical components of electrical & automation systems
- Contribute to the building of a continuous improvement environment & ongoing functional activities
- Responsible for PLC, VSD, Robotic & HMI programming & Backups (including networking & integration of all industrial equipment)
- Responsible for remote or on-site support on breakdowns when required
- Responsible for installation, diagnostics & repair of all industrial hardware related components
- Aiding in the design& functioning of new machines
- Attend frequent, formal meetings with electrical / design / mechanical teams to ensure the outputs continually satisfy design goals
- Responsible for planning & scheduling electrical systems upgrades / improvements & co-ordinate with electrical / design / maintenance teams.
- Occasionally required to work overtime on short notice

Desired Experience & Qualifications
- Must have a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Robotics or Mechatronics or equivalent Engineering Qualification
- Must have at least 5years or more experience in a similar role
- Must be highly proficient in PLC programming
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced multi-disciplined team environment
- Must have excellent time management
- Must have high levels of motivation
- Must have very high attention to detail
- Must be able to work under pressure & work under time constraints
- Must be able to travel locally & internationally (unrestricted valid passport required)
- Must have own reliable transport & valid unendorsed drivers license

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