Basic Requirements:
Formal Tertiary education: Grade 12
N.Dip (Electrical Engineering); N.Dip (Mechatronics); B.Eng(Mechatronics) or similar
Languages:English Read, write and speak (required)
Afrikaans Read, write and speak (optional)
German Read, write and speak (optional)
Drivers Licence: Code 8- (or higher)
Experience:
3+ years of PLC programming experience in the automotive industry
PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.
Experience with Interfacing SCADA, motion control, Robotic and measuring systems to PLC applications
Computer and PLC system configuration knowledge and understanding
Able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming simulation, testing and start up
Work logically and systematically and apply problem solving techniques to gain purposeful and conclusive resolve
Practical understanding and ability to trouble shoot electrical circuitry
Sound understanding of facility commissioning requirements with at least 1-year exposure in a projects environment
Practical usage of MS Office software or similar
Confidently interface and communicate with other technical professionals.
Job Objectives:
Ensuring on-time completion of projects
Program, test and commission facilities to the project scope of work
Develop, improve and refine software/code used in projects to improve effectiveness and efficiency within the control systems
Time management and ensuring that project milestones are achieved
Main Responsibilities:
Define & set up process flowcharts and sequence of operation for required facilities
Establish most effective control system configuration to achieve required specification
Apply advanced control techniques to production process
Program, test & commission facilities within allocated project constraints
Assist with mechanical and electrical solutions where need be
Provide detailed Control System documentation upon project completion
Attend & positively contribute in relevant project related meetings
Liaise confidently & constructively with customers from time to time during projects
Provide production support on project where need be
Travel locally & internationally, to assist installation & commissioning of facilities on site
Integrate/interface to other site machines (Serial, Digital, Ethernet, Profi-bus etc.)
Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998
Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please kindly consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted two weeks after submission/closing date.
