Job Position: Temporary Automation Engineer
Ref: 4769
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: R45 000 to R55 000 per month month commensurate with qualification and experience
Email your CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za
Qualifications / Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Minimum of 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
- 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 locally and abroad so and when required
Key Performance Areas:
- Prepare specifications for facilities (enquiry’s, cost estimates, project justifications and technical evaluation of tenders) requirements
- Frequent liaising with external suppliers and internal customers
- Manage contractor’s work and ensure adherence to project requirements, relevant safety requirements and standards
- Consult with other planning sections in an advisory capacity or service provider, to meet their needs for continuous improvement of equipment/systems
- Establish project timing plans and project control to ensure the adherence to deadlines, cost and quality
- Prepare information for management decision-making and strategic planning with regards to cost and potential production solutions
- Manage SQL data for facilities and systems, to support production
- Develop in-house and innovative solutions for production challenges
- Use various engineering techniques (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical) to achieve best holistic solutions
