Automation and Control Engineer - Springs at Distell

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to: 

• Maintain the integrity of electronic control systems 
• Ensure updated inventory of all electronic control systems 
• Ensure current backups for electronic systems on designated server location 
• Manage access to electronic systems 
• Coordinate maintenance of electronic hardware components and electronic panels 
• Compile critical electronic spares lists 
• Ensure update information (electrical drawing, manuals, etc) regarding electronic systems 
• Compile budget and project schedule 
• Manage implantation of modifications 
• Verify functionality (acceptance test) and documentation of modifications.
• Coordinate maintenance of plant computer equipment (Scada pcs, plant information servers) in conjunction with IT 
• Coordinate maintenance and expansion of Industrial Network infrastructure in conjunction with IT
• Assist production personnel with data acquisition and reporting during fault-finding exercises 
• Liaise with original equipment suppliers to provide support 
• Consult with Group Automation & Control Project Manager 
• Provide second line problem solving across the plant during and after hours when required 
• Improving line control systems 
• Optimising inspection equipment

 
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, skills, and experience: 

• Relevant and recognised tertiary qualification NDip Electronics/Mechatronics, B Eng Mechatronics, or BSc Electronics Engineering
• Proven track record of working in a FMCG environment. 
• Proven Computer literacy in MS Office (SAP PM’s would be an advantage) 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance of electronic systems 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in plc programming (Siemens) 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HMI/Scada systems (Wonderware, Zenon ,KHS, Krones etc)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Industrial networks (Profibus/Net, EtherNet)