Automation Engineer - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 21-11-2016 7:55:37 AM
13-12-2016 11:40:56 AM
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Cape Town

The automation engineer would be actively responsible for design, implementation, testing and commissioning of automation solutions. The incumbent would be supporting the Market companies with developing automation strategies and executing automation projects. He would provide necessary technical support and service to our customers. He would also be expected to support for automation pre project costing and sales activities

Salary:
Negotiable

Requirements:
B.Sc. or Btech Degree in Engineering
Technical background
English language proficiency
Willingness to travel
2-3 years proven ability in automation engineering
Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage
PLC programming experience is critical
Valid SA ID and citizen
Valid Drivers License

Responsibilities:
Coordination, promotion and sales of our automation products and services.
Development and commissioning of plant automation systems (hardware and software) as part of an overall production solution combined by process and automation
Coordination with Projects team
Technical support, commissioning and troubleshooting activities – remote and / or at site
Implementation of software upgrades
Knowledge of SQL databases, SQL Scripting, networks and windows environment
Prepare and perform FAT tests with end customers
Participate in writing and reviewing function diagrams and function specifications
Perform Hardware configuration, system setup and tests of configurations.
Participate and contribute in customer meetings
Create automation related documentation for projects.
Able to understand and review electrical drawings
Panel testing with panel vendors
Knowledge of field instrumentation
Automation network topologies
Participate in plant commissioning
Collect market info and create cluster PDNs
Data collection and reporting of automation install base
Drive automation upgrades sales
Carry out automation upgrades
Conduct automation training for customer personnel
Develop the automation Service Concept