Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Pretoria (Gauteng)

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

• Design a cost-effective solution for projects in order to meet the customer needs.
• Prepare a detailed design of the approved solution for the client and ensure the effective development thereof.
• Design system architecture for software implementations.
• Design industrial communication networks for software implementations (ethernet, fibre, Profinet, etc.).
• Develop PLC programs for a client for implementation of their requirements.
• Develop SCADA and/or HMI applications according to client specifications.
• Develop simulation applications for testing and training purposes.
• Test the solution to ensure that the designed solution is totally functional.
• Implement the complete solution at the client and ensure the optimal functioning thereof.
• Provide training and assistance to the client, to ensure that the client is able to use the system within the design constraints.
• Provide post project system support for the client as and when required.
• Standby for Service Level Agreement.

• Degree, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering.
• At least 5 year operational and design experience (inclusive of relevant design program exposure).
• Experience of control system design.
• International control system specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Experience in some of the following:
  Schneider Control expert, Aveva Systems Platform (Wonderware) certified (certification will be advantageous).
• Rockwell and Siemens PLC & SCADA experience.
• Exposure and/or knowledge of mines Health and Safety Act.
• Exposure to mining industry.

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