Automation Engineer

About Your New Employer

• Innovative Environment: Join a company that is at the forefront of automation technology, utilizing an onsite Automation Center of Excellence.
• Career Growth: Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and relationship building.

About Your New Job

• Automation Projects: As part of the Automation project team, you will build turnkey automated cells and provide PLC support to maintain production.
• Problem Solving: Support an MDI culture and A3 problem solving to achieve Automated Cell Takt time, ensuring compliance with SOPs and technical documentation.
• System Support: Engage in EH&S Risk Assessments, PFMEA, and support systems for site backups, disaster recovery, cyber security, and data integrity.
• Equipment Installation: Install and place new or upgraded equipment into operations, developing solutions for automation problems.
• Documentation: Generate and execute documents such as User Requirements Specifications, Design Specifications, FAT, SAT, and Operating Manuals.
• Change Implementation: Execute strategic changes with a can-do attitude, lean mindset, and a focus on eliminating waste.
• Communication and Collaboration: Clearly communicate project expectations, demonstrate conflict resolution skills, and build relationships with internal and external partners.

What Skills You Need

• Educational Background: Degree in Controls, Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar.
• Experience: Over 5 years of experience in an automated environment with a proven track record of success.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Rockwell and Siemens PLCs, including safety PLC versions, TIA portal software, and RS Logix or Studio 5000.
• Robotics: Experience with FANUC and ABB robot integration.
• Communication Networks: Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet, and ASi communication networks.
• Control Systems Design: Experience in designing control systems, including safety-related systems, with full documentation. Eplan skills are desired.
• Standards and Regulations: Familiarity with EN standards and regulations.
• Business Skills: Ability to develop business cases and sell them to stakeholders.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement.

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Marcel, on 021 4847 138. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.