Automation Engineer

Profile Personnel

Uitenhage, South Africa, Western Cape, ZA

1d ago

Job Description and Responsibilities

Preparing specifications for facilities (enquiry’s, cost estimates, project justifications and technical evaluation of tenders) requirements

Frequent liaising with external suppliers and internal customers

Managing contractor’s work and ensuring adherence to project requirements, relevant safety requirements and standards

Consulting with other planning sections in an advisory capacity or service provider, to meet their needs for continuous improvement of equipment / systems

Establishing project timing plans and project control to ensure the adherence to deadlines, cost and quality

Preparing information for management decision-making and strategic planning with regards to cost and potential production solutions

Managing SQL data for facilities and systems, to support production

Developing in-house and innovative solutions for production challenges.

Using various engineering techniques (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical) to achieve best holistic solutions

Education and Experience

Have a National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronic Engineering or relevant engineering qualification

At least 3 year’s relevant experience in a production environment

Have in-depth knowledge of line automation and visualization equipment and processes, layouts and Final Assembly facilities

Have knowledge and working understanding of Siemens PLC’s, robotics, networks, automation standards and other automated equipment

Knowledge and understanding of programming fundamentals

Have the ability to conduct meetings and must be able communicate at all levels

Must be flexible, positive, self-driven and a team player

Be able to work under pressure

Proven analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem-solving

Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Be prepared to travel local and abroad so and when required

Working knowledge of Technical German Language

Please forward CV and ALL supporting documentation to, recruiter profilepersonnel.co.za.

Should you not hear from Profile Personnel within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful for the vacancy. Please note all applications will automatically be added to our database for future vacancies.

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