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Software Automation Engineer

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: Pta003948/EP

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Employer: E&D Recruiters

Software Automation Engineer vacancy in Somerset-West, Cape Town. BEng (Electronic, Computer or Mechatronic Engineering). 0-2 years of working experience.

Software Automation Engineer

Somerset West, Cape Town

Minimum requirements and qualifications:

BEng Electronic/Computer or Mechatronics Engineering
0 - 2 years experience
Solid understanding of Control and Automation
Ignition skills are highly desirable
Familiarity/basic knowledge with programming languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and C.
Basic knowledge of communication protocols
Must be willing to travel
Must have a good understanding or interest in Industrial Automation

Responsibilities:

Control system design.
PLC programming SCADA interfacing.
Networking interfacing to various machines and equipment on site.
Write and test PLC programs for PLC controllers using ladder logic, structured text, and C-like logic where applicable.
Develop algorithms for safety-critical functions, including safe stopping distances, system monitoring, and fault handling.
Create detailed electrical schematics for machine control and safety circuits using CAD tools.
Perform subsystem-level testing, validation, and debugging for both safety and operational functions.
Integration and testing of the complete system.
Support system-level commissioning, both in-house and in the field, with strong hands-on troubleshooting skills.
Interface with a wide range of communication protocols, including CAN bus, J1939, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.

Please apply via our website: www.edrecruiters.co.za or alternatively submit your cv to cv@edrecruiters.co.za - Reference #Pta003948
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About E&D Recruiters

We are a Professional Recruitment service with a personal touch doing contingency recruitment.

We do not believe in only matching engineering skills and people to positions, but is passionate about our profession and desire to build stronger and lasting relationships with our applicants and clients, thereby developing a deep understanding of the people we are dealing with.

We are rendering Specialised Recruitment Services in the technical field and our company name derived from the abbreviation: E = Engineering and the D= Design. We have proven capabilities to work in the engineering design space and associated fields. We can assist with finding positions and people in the Drafting, Project Management, Process Engineering, Sales engineering, R&D field to mention a few. We are working from junior technician level to Executive and Director level within amongst others in the EPCM, Military, Mining, FMCG, Consulting, Construction OEM and supplier field. We have a strong database of clients in the HVAC and technical maintenance/ Facility Management arena.