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Automation Engineer

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: CPT006274/N

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Employer: Persona Staff

Our client based in the Northern Suburbs is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team.

REQUIREMENTS

Tertiary engineering education.
3 to 5 Years experience in implementing industrial automation and process control solutions.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
Be willing to work long hours as and when required.
Be willing to travel and work away from home.
A valid driver’s license.
A valid passport.
You must be able to legally work in South Africa.

DESIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Familiar with Schneider EcoStruxure Machine, Automation & Control Expert, Vijeo Designer.
Familiar with Aveva Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Historian, Plant SCADA (Citect).
Familiar with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7.
Familiar with Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley RS Logix 500/5000.
Familiar with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA.
Knowledge of PLC's, SCADA, SQL, MS Windows & MS Server.
Knowledge of Ethernet network configurations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Include but are not limited to:

Industrial automation and process control engineering functions.
Design and implementation of automation systems.
PLC programming.
SCADA development and programming.
MES & reporting system development.
Factory acceptance testing.
Commissioning on site.
Support assistance on site.
Support / breakdown assistance on site.

REMUNERATION

Market related salary including a travel allowance.
Contribution towards a medical plan and towards a group scheme (disability and death).
A company PC and mobile phone will be provided as well.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to natasha@personastaff.co.za

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our POPI Act Policy.

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About Persona Staff

Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job