AUTOMATION ENGINEER - MANUFACTURING (EPPING, CAPE TOWN)

SUMMARY:
An experienced Automation Engineer is required to support and optimize industrial control systems, including SCADA and PLC platforms, within a heavy industrial environment. The role involves automation projects, machine upgrades, fault-finding, reporting, control system standardisation, and technical support across multiple operations.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or Automation Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar or heavy industrial environment Strong SCADA development experience (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC) Strong PLC programming experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Delta) Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, TCP\/IP, Ethernet\/IP) Experience with machine automation, upgrades, and fault-finding Understanding of OHSA and industrial safety standards Computer literate (MS Office) Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills Willingness to work overtime and provide after-hours technical support when required By submitting any Personal Information to MPRTC in any form you acknowledge that such conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific and voluntary consent to the (processing and storing of such Personal Information by MPRTC and\/or MPRTC's clients and\/or verification information suppliers. You voluntarily consent that for the purposes of potentially gaining future employment opportunities, thorough background screening which may include but will not be limited to criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks may be conducted. Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You have the right to \"Opt-Out\" of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your personal information by contacting us.

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