Associate – Automation Engineer

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the role is to provide support to for designing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving automated manufacturing systems to enhance production efficiency, quality, safety, and reliability.

• To manage and implement platform projects from conceptual phase to implementation
• Design, develop, program, and commission automated control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs
• Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, vision systems, and robotics into production processes
• Support machine commissioning, startup, validation, and performance optimization.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Advising on and reviewing manufacturing methods and plans for the project
• Develop automation specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and system integrators.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans and ensure the project is executed within budget, resource, and time constraints
• Designs as required by the specific project, including the specification required and sourcing of the various components
• Ensure all work carried out complies with the correct standards in terms of accuracy and safety
• Responsible for review and quality of all project’s technical documentation
  
  Manage and control Engineering changes on the project
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new processes, technologies and equipment.
• Monitoring and analyzing process data, identifying trends and proposing solutions for process improvement continuously.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering /Industrial Automation
• 2‑ 3 year’s in industrial automation within a manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Project management proficiency
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience commissioning automated production equipment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to interact with internal and external parties
• Willing to travel to Ladysmith