Automation and Control Engineer

7 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Heineken Full time

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Immediate Superior: [[Engineering Manager]]
Job Grade: [[15]]
Location: [[Springs]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[128194]]
Closing Date: 16/01/2025

Applications are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based in Springs.

The person will report to the Engineering Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

- Maintain the integrity of electronic control systems
- Ensure updated inventory of all electronic control systems
- Ensure current backups for electronic systems on designated server location
- Manage access to electronic systems
- Coordinate maintenance of electronic hardware components and electronic panels
- Compile critical electronic spares lists
- Ensure update information (electrical drawing, manuals, etc) regarding electronic systems
- Compile budget and project schedule
- Manage implantation of modifications
- Verify functionality (acceptance test) and documentation of modifications.
- Coordinate maintenance of plant computer equipment (Scada pcs, plant information servers) in conjunction with IT
- Coordinate maintenance and expansion of Industrial Network infrastructure in conjunction with IT
- Assist production personnel with data acquisition and reporting during fault-finding exercises
- Liaise with original equipment suppliers to provide support
- Consult with Group Automation & Control Project Manager
- Provide second line problem solving across the plant during and after hours when required
- Improving line control systems
- Optimising inspection equipment

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

- Relevant and recognised tertiary qualification NDip Electronics/Mechatronics, B Eng Mechatronics, or BSc Electronics Engineering
- Proven track record of working in a FMCG environment.
- Proven Computer literacy in MS Office (SAP PM’s would be an advantage)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance of electronic systems
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in plc programming (Siemens)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HMI/Scada systems (Wonderware, Zenon ,KHS, Krones etc)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Industrial networks (Profibus/Net, EtherNet

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.



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