Spec: Automation Engineer (PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and test frameworks)

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Core Description

Responsible for development of specialised plant control solutions.  Identifies and rectifies complex operational exceptions and error conditions and deals sensibly and responsibly with unexpected events or incidents. Responds to complex enquiries by users, specialists or others and can deal effectively with a broad range of problems of moderate complexity, only escalating those which need specialist or management attention. Provides senior technical consulting on plant automation related solutions to customers and field service engineers.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Deployment and maintenance of complex plant automation solutions
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) configuration and programming
• Complex automation solutions and systems testing
• Database Design and Administration
• Automation systems and applications support
• Research
• Documentation
• Pre-Sales Support
• Continuous Business Improvement
• Preparation of quotations and costing sheets
• People and project management
• End user training on new and upgraded applications/systems
• Compliance with Health and Safety compliance standards

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Core Behavioural Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

5 years’ experience in Industrial Automation Environment

OR

Grade 12 & 7 years’ experience in Industrial Automation Environment.

Work experience within Wonderware, Siemens and others will be a distinct advantage

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Span of Control             : 0

Level of Engagement    : Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Workplace / Physical Requirements