Control Systems Engineer

This position is responsible for the design, development and testing of any given control system according to client specific requirements.

Key performance areas:
To design a cost-effective solution for projects in order to meet the customer needs
To prepare a functional and detailed design of the approved solution for the client to ensure the effective development thereof
To design system architecture for software implementations
To design industrial communication networks for software implementations (ethernet, fibre, Profinet, etc.)
To design, develop, test, and implement PLC programs according to client specifications and ensure the optimal functioning thereof
To design, develop, test, and implement SCADA and/or HMI applications according to client specifications and ensure the optimal functioning thereof
To develop simulation applications for testing and training purposes
To develop QCP documentation for factory acceptance testing
To perform factory acceptance tests to ensure that the designed solution is fully functional
To implement the complete solution at the client and ensure the optimal functioning thereof
To develop QCP documentation for site acceptance testing
To perform site acceptance tests to ensure that the designed solution is fully functional
To provide training and assistance to the client, to ensure that the client is able to use the system within the design constraints
To provide post project system support for the client as and when required

Experience and Minimum Requirements:
B.Eng Electrical and Electronics / B.Tech, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering
3-5 years of relevant industrial automation experience
Practical experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing and Commissioning
An intermediate to advanced understanding of fibre networks and the methodology thereof and practical experience in Ethernet networks and switches
An intermediate to advanced understanding of PLC programming and the methodology thereof with practical experience in at least one of the following industry automation platforms:
Siemens, Schneider, Allan Bradley, Omron, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi
An intermediate to advanced understanding of SCADA development and the methodology thereof with practical experience in at least one of the following industry supervisory platforms: Wonderware, Siemens, Schneider, Allan Bradley, Adriot
An intermediate to advanced understanding of relational databases and report generation and the methodology thereof with practical experience in Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Reporting Services
Exposure to mining industry will be advantageous

Required competencies:
Attention to detail
Analytical Thinking
Interpersonal, team and relationship building skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to take initiative and make decisions under pressure
Ability to adapt to changing business and client environments/requirements
Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards