Process Control & Automation Engineer
TAC Recruitment Johannesburg
Key Responsibilities
- System Programming: Assist in developing and troubleshooting PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software.
- Process Optimization: Analyze plant data to identify inefficiencies, optimize control loops, and improve overall production throughput.
- Instrumentation & Hardware: Learn to calibrate, test, and maintain industrial instrumentation (sensors, valves, drives).
- Project Support: Help draft technical documentation, functional design specifications (FDS), and assist with on-site system commissioning.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure all automation designs adhere to heavy industry safety standards and regulations.
- Education: Bachelorâs degree (BSc / BEng) in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or Chemical Engineering.
- Knowledge Base: Strong foundational understanding of control theory, feedback systems, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
- Software Skills: Familiarity with engineering software such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RSLogix, or MATLAB/Simulink.
- Mindset: A keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and a high regard for plant safety.
- Other: Driver's license and own transport as you will required to travel between plants
- Structured Mentorship: Direct guidance from senior control systems engineers.
- Career Pathing: Clear progression track toward becoming a fully-fledged Control & Automation Engineer.
- Hands-On Exposure: Direct access to heavy industrial plants and cutting-edge automation technology.
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