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  • Posted: Mar 3, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy. "Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today. Over the last 30 years the business has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 2...
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    Factory Automation Engineer

    What you'll do:

    • As a Factory Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, programming and improving automated machine processes. You will be responsible for managing CAPEX projects from initiation to handover, ensuring that all aspects of the project are handled efficiently. Your ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics will be key in this role. You will also be tasked with identifying bottlenecks in the manufacturing process and driving solution projects to address these issues. Your knowledge of electrical power systems and multiple energy sources will be essential in this role.
    • Designing automation systems and machine layouts in terms of OHS & ergonomics regulations.
    • Managing the automation aspect of assigned CAPEX projects from initiation to handover.
    • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
    • Programming and troubleshooting PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
    • Identifying manufacturing process bottlenecks and driving solution projects.
    • Keeping up-to-date with different divisions, expertise and standards within automation.
    • Understanding electrical power systems (transformers, inverters, UPS’s) and multiple energy sources (generators, solar, grid power supply).
    • Applying principles of food manufacturing machines design.

    What you bring:

    • The ideal candidate for the Factory Automation Engineer position will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Automation or Process Control along with at least three years' experience in a similar role. You should have a strong understanding of maintenance principles as well as experience with motor sizing, specification & selection. Your ability to generate single line diagrams and circuit diagrams will be crucial in this role. A thorough understanding of electrical installation regulations & electrical machinery regulations (OHS Act) is required. Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA Systems CAD Software and HACCP is also essential.
    • Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ Automation or Process control.
    • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Factory Automation or similar role.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point).
    • Understanding of maintenance principles.
    • Experience with motor sizing, specification & selection.
    • Ability to generate single line diagrams and circuit diagrams.
    • Understanding of electrical installation regulations & electrical machinery regulations (OHS Act).
    • Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA Systems CAD Software.
    • HACCP Experience.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Robert Walters on www.robertwaltersafrica.com to apply

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