Eastern Cape: Temporary Automation Engineer posted by Staff Solutions

• Preparing specifications for facilities (enquiry’s, cost estimates, project justifications and technical evaluation of tenders) requirements.
• Frequent liaising with external suppliers and internal customers.
• Managing contractor’s work and ensuring adherence to project requirements, relevant safety requirements and standards.
• Consulting with other planning sections in an advisory capacity or service provider, to meet their needs for continuous improvement of equipment/systems.
• Establishing project timing plans and project control to ensure the adherence to deadlines, cost and quality .
• Preparing information for management decision-making and strategic planning with regards to cost and potential production solutions.
• Managing SQL data for facilities and systems, to support production.
• Developing in-house and innovative solutions for production challenges.
• Using various engineering techniques (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical) to achieve best holistic solutions.

Have a National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics /Electrical/ Electronic Engineering.
At least 3 year’s relevant experience in a production environment.

Essential:

• Have in-depth knowledge of line automation and visualization equipment and processes, layouts and Final Assembly facilities.
• Have 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 local and abroad so and when required.

Contract Period
June 2024 –  October 2025