Digital Automation Systems Engineer

1 month ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Profile Personnel Full time

Job Description: As a Digital Automation Systems Engineer at Profile Personnel, you will be responsible for taking ownership and responsibility for the entire automation system, considering both IT and OT aspects during project implementation and operational performance of automation systems interfacing with various IT systems. This includes failure analysis, maintenance, optimization analysis, and future technologies.

Possible Responsibilities:

  • Take responsibility for integrated automation systems within Paint shop
  • Optimize and maintain operational performance of both IT and OT systems
  • Research and introduce new future technologies in line with company policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities to solve problems through technological advancements and digitalization
  • Analyze manufacturing trends and technologies for implementation to improve key KPIs
  • Formulate and compile detailed facility specifications to ensure required facilities meet the required level of excellence
  • Provide knowledge and support to Paint Shop maintenance personnel during breakdowns
  • Initiate, implement, and assist with continuous improvement by supporting kaizen teams with knowledge and guidance regarding existing installations
  • Identify obsolete equipment and find new sustained solutions for implementation
  • Constantly identify and drive processes towards the company's vision of a total digital factory through regular benchmarking of other company plants
  • Manage and maintain programs for software-based applications by creating scheduled checks
  • Manage and maintain backups and archiving of software and applications
  • Manage and ensure Shopfloor IT systems are updated with latest bug and security patches as per specified intervals
  • Perform programming and diagnostics on automation systems using engineering tools to reduce downtime or optimization activities
  • Implement, manage, and maintain change management procedures using documented processes
  • Compile and maintain a complete IT and OT asset list of all Paint shop equipment using manual and automatic processes to ensure good record keeping and compliance as per VW standards

Qualification Requirements:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Experience Needed:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in control system technologies or maintaining shop floor IT

Essentials:

  • Able to implement and maintain systems including archiving and backing up of programs and applications
  • Excellent hardware and OS knowledge on desktops, PCs, and IPCs
  • Good understanding of virtualized environments
  • Good understanding of network protocols and networking devices
  • Good understanding of the interfacing between IT and OT environments
  • Good understanding of SCADA systems, including IO servers and basic scripting
  • Good understanding of programming and performing fault finding on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Able to communicate effectively across departments and reporting levels
  • Strong analytical and administration skills
  • Able to work in a team

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience and location

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