Automation and Instrumentation Engineer

SUMMARY:
Based in Maitland, Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Duties:

·         Electrical design and development of machines. From proof of concept, to prototype to production ready versions. This includes stress testing, collecting and analysing data and writing reports

 ·         Software development for PLCs, HMIs, microcontrollers, microprocessors and cloud services used in machines, IoT platforms and data analytics 

·         Manage and commission large process plant installations 

·         Provide support and assistance with breakdowns and upgrades 

·         Assist chemists and food scientists with product development by process optimisations 

·         Servo motor motion controlled machine using Delta PLCs, VSDs, servo drives and HMIs as well as  Allen Bradley 

·         Using a variety of programmable internet gateways linked to AWS, machine data is collected and processed. This includes OEE, predictive maintenance, downtime tracking, production data, all measured process variables, VSD and servo drive operational data. Integrated security system using QR codes

Requirements:   

·         3 - 5 years’ experience

·         Advanced computer skills, in particular excel or MS Office

·         Willingness to work overtime/weekends

·         Will be required to travel internationally

• Customer centric

Qualifications  

·         Mechatronics Engineering Qualification is essential 

Knowledge & Experience

 ·         Electrical design and development of machines are essential

·     PLC and HMI Programming specifically on DELTA and Allen Bradley equipment

·          Field Wiring

·         Commissioning

·         Electrical and electronic drawings 

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful

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