Automation Expert for Industrial Projects

4 days ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Siemens Proprietary Limited Full time

Company Overview:


Siemens Proprietary Limited is a global leader in industrial automation, offering innovative solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain.


About the Role:


We are seeking an experienced Automation Expert to join our team in Midrand, South Africa. As an Automation Expert, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support to our customers in the implementation of industrial automation projects.


Job Responsibilities:



  • Support the sales organization in approaching and serving potential customers by advising on capabilities and options for effective integration of Siemens' offerings.
  • Provide expert product application support to sales organization and customers with respect to the portfolio of assigned organizational units.
  • Analyze product portfolios of dedicated customers to understand overall goals and objectives.
  • Consult with customer stakeholders to integrate Siemens' products and provide strategic, commercial, and organizational recommendations.
  • Create respective technical and commercial concepts and offerings to support the sales process.
  • Plan and complete consulting assignments to industry partners on technical and commercial levels.
  • Take responsibility for new orders or consulting projects.
  • Support the sales organization in contract negotiations at all stages with information and analyses.
  • Be responsible for identifying and developing business opportunities and innovating consulting portfolios.
  • Provide technical assistance to focus customers.
  • Develop and present PLC/SCADA solution proposals, including estimating, compiling bills of materials, system architecture diagrams, and RFP/RFQ responses.
  • Provide customers and account representatives with strategy and solution advice and support during Pre-Sales discussions on PLC/SCADA solutions.

Requirements and Qualifications:



  • A minimum of 5 years' project experience in the Industrial Automation industry.
  • A Computer/Electronic/Electrical engineering degree or diploma.
  • Technical involvement in recent PLC/SCADA projects is mandatory.
  • A general understanding of IT networking and remote communication, including GPRS & 3G communication, modems, private APNs, VPNs, routers, LANs, WANs, VLANs, firewalls.
  • A basic understanding of industrial communication protocols like Profibus, Profinet, and MODBUS.
  • Previous experience working with JAVA, SCADA, and PLC platforms, including Siemens technology (advantageous).
  • A basic understanding of industrial communication protocols like Profibus, Profinet, and MODBUS.
  • An understanding of horizontal and vertical OT/IT integration.
  • A solutions-thinking individual with interest in developing into an Automation consultant with a focus on SCADA systems.
  • Willings to travel in and outside the borders of South Africa.
  • Ability to work autonomously.



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